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We
cordially invite you to attend the 35th IEEE International Conference
on Plasma Science, sponsored by the Plasma Science and Applications
Committee of the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society. ICOPS
2008 will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany from June 15 through 19,
2008. The conference venue is the Congress Center Karlsruhe located
near the Baroque Palace in the center of Karlsruhe.
ICOPS 2008 will feature an exciting technical program with reports
from around the globe about new and innovative developments in the
fields of plasma science and engineering. Leading researchers will
gather to explore basic plasma physics, high-energy-density plasmas,
inertial-confinement fusion, magnetic fusion, plasma diagnostics,
pulsed-power plasmas, microwave generation, lighting, micro- and
nano-applications, medical applications and plasma processing.
Conference Topics will be organized under the following categories:
• Basic Processes in Fully and Partially Ionized Plasmas
• Microwave Generation and Plasma Interactions
• Charged Particle Beams and Sources
• High Energy Density Plasmas Applications
• Industrial, Commercial and Medical Plasma Applications
• Plasma Diagnostics
• Pulsed Power and Other Plasma Applications
The conference will include seven plenary talks relevant to the
plasma physics community given by recognized leaders in their fields
as well as oral and poster sessions. In addition, a special minicourse
featuring Microwave Processing of Materials will be held as part
of the conference on the 19th and 20th June.
We intend to ensure that the Technical Program of ICOPS 2008 and
your stay in the Karlsruhe area will be rewarding and enjoyable.
We look forward to welcoming you at the Congress Center Karlsruhe,
Germany, June 15-19, 2008.
Manfred Thumm Chair, ICOPS 2008
Hansjoachim Bluhm Co-Chair, ICOPS 2008
For more information contact icops2008@fzk.de
or visit our website at www.fzk.de/icops2008.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The conference site, the Congress Center Karlsruhe, is located near
the Baroque Palace in the center of Karlsruhe, Germany. Karlsruhe
is a hospitable city, in the State of Baden-Württemberg, beautifully
located in the upper Rhine valley between the wooded mountains of
the Black Forest, the vineyards of the Palatinate (Pfalz), and the
Vosges in France with a mild climate. Heinrich Hertz conceived and
performed his brilliant fundamental experiments confirming Maxwell’s
theory at the University of Karlsruhe (1886-1888). The University
of Karlsruhe has close scientific and academic relations to the
Research Center Karlsruhe (Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe) with the
aim of founding the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
Karlsruhe has approximately 300,000 inhabitants, and 200,000 of
them only came to the city during the last century. The city was
founded when Margrave Karl Wilhelm built his palace here in 1715.
His tomb on the market square is roofed with a large vaulted stone
pyramid which is now Karlsruhe’s emblem. From the palace,
the streets of the inner city fan out with the palace tower –
which can be climbed – as their focal point. It was the intention
of its founding father that the palace should be visible from any
point in the city.
Karlsruhe has plenty to offer: – from its Elite University
(TH) to the Research Center with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology,
the ZKM or the Art Gallery: Architecture, art, universities and
colleges, future technologies, music, restaurants and a delight
in just being alive all combine to make an impressive whole. Karlsruhe
is blessed by the sun which you can enjoy in the palace gardens
or in one of the innumerable beer gardens.
Karlsruhe is an inviting place to visit. The city with its radial
layout features an interesting and unique connection of technology,
art, education and culture. Enjoy the extensive cultural and gastronomic
offerings in the second warmest city of Germany.
ICOPS 2008 TECHNICAL PROGRAM
• Basic Processes in Fully and Partially Ionized Plasmas
o Basic Phenomena
o Computational Plasma Physics
o Space Plasmas
o Partially Ionized Plasmas
o Dusty Plasmas
• Microwave Generation and Plasma Interactions
o Intense Beam Microwave Generation
o Fast-Wave Devices
o Slow-Wave Devices
o Vacuum Microelectronics
o Codes and Modelling
o Non-Fusion Microwave Systems
o Microwave Plasma Interaction
• Charged Particle Beams and Sources
o Plasma, Ion and Electron Sources
o Intense Electron and Ion Beams
• High Energy Density Plasma Applications
o Fusion (Inertial, Magnetic and Alternate Concepts)
o Particle Acceleration with Laser and Beams
o Radiation Physics
o High Energy Density Matter
o Laser Produced Plasmas
o Fast Z-Pinches, X-Ray Lasers
• Industrial, Commercial and Medical Plasma Applications
o Nonequilibrium Plasma Applications
o High-pressure and Thermal Plasma Processing
o Plasma Thrusters
o Plasmas for Lighting
o Flat-Panel Displays
o Medical, Biological and Environmental Applications
• Plasma Diagnostics
o Optical and X-Ray Diagnostics
o Microwave and FIR Diagnostics
o Particle Diagnostics
• Pulsed Power and Other Plasma Applications
o Insulation and Dielectric Breakdown
o Switching
o Plasma Lasers
o Compact Pulsed Power and Applications
MINICOURSE
Microwave Processing of Materials: Industrial microwave systems,
Waveguides and transmission devices, Avionic and automotive applications,
Microwave Chemistry, Sintering of Materials, Plasma and Nanomaterials
Applications, Dielectric Measurements, Electromagnetic Modelling
and Simulation.
A special two-day minicourse will be offered on Thursday and Friday,
19 and 20 June, at the end of the ICOPS 2008 conference at the Congress
Center Karlsruhe. The course will tackle issues relevant in modern
industry and research in the field of Microwave Processing of Materials.
The instructors are highly accomplished microwave research experts
from industry, national laboratories, and universities who will
relate their knowledge in the areas of high performance materials
used in automotive, aerospace, electronic and medical applications,
chemical industry, and environmental technologies.
Industrial process engineers, graduate students and scientists researching
the area of Microwave Processing or anyone wishing to augment their
knowledge in these areas is encouraged to attend.
SOCIAL EVENTS AND COMPANION ACTIVITIES
There will be a welcome reception on Sunday evening, 15 June in
the Congress Center Karlsruhe. On Monday evening, 16 June there
will be a reception by the mayor at the City Hall in Karlsruhe and
the Conference Banquet will be held Wednesday evening, 18 June.
In addition, a Wine Tasting Evening will be organized on the evening
of Tuesday, 17 June.
Tours for companions: an historical walk in Karlsruhe, sightseeing
in Speyer and a Heidelberg tour will be organized.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Information related to abstract submission, conference registration,
hotel reservation and minicourse registration can all be found on
the ICOPS 2008 website www.fzk.de/icops2008
Questions regarding the technical program should be addressed to
Manfred Thumm (manfred.thumm@ihm.fzk.de).
Any other questions should be emailed to icops2008@fzk.de.
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