EOS Conference on Laser Ablation and Nanoparticle Generation in Liquids (ANGEL 2010)
- Stephan Barcikowski - Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH) / Germany
- Fumitaka Mafune - University of Tokyo / Japan
Submit your abstract by 26 February 2010!
Download the Final Announcement & Call-for-Papers (pdf-file; 347 kb)
Nanoparticle generation with lasers is an emerging field. Here is a worldwide overview of the places where there are research groups working in this field: view the Google Map.
Synopsis
Today, nanoparticles are widely implemented as functional elements in plastics, lacquers and ceramic products. Novel applications are targeted on nanomedicine, sensing, electronics, optics and biophotonics.
Nowadays, however, only a limited variety of materials that may be integrated into advanced functional materials are available: Nanoparticles synthesized by conventional gas phase processes are agglomerated to micro powders that are hardly redispersible into functional matrices, and chemical methods often lead to impurities of the nanoparticle colloids caused by additives and precursor reaction products.
In the last decade, laser ablation in liquids has proven to be a unique and efficient technique to generate, fragmentate, re-shape and conjugate nanoparticles. This exciting method bears strong advantages:
- Laser-generated (metal) nanoparticles are charged and thus have an extremely high stability
- Nanoparticle colloids are not inhalable and thus lead to an improved occupational safety
- Chemical precursors are not required and thus the colloids are 100 percent pure
- This method can be applied universally with an almost unlimited variety of materials and solvents
Aspects of the fundamental physics of laser ablation in liquids as well as novel applications, such as the fabrication of core-shell particles, nano-alloys or laser ablation of nanoparticles in biological surroundings will be addressed in this conference. Moreover, the processes of laser nanoparticle interaction within liquid environments provide a large spectrum of applications, especially in biophotonics.
The latest findings on appropriate focusing conditions, cross-effects with particle-laser interaction, flow conditions, kinetics etc. will be discussed on an international level with enough time for discussions and an informal exchange of ideas.
Young researchers are encouraged to participate in the meeting. A student award will be granted.
We would be very pleased to welcome you in Engelberg!
| Stephan Barcikowski | Fumitaka Mafuné |
| (Laser Zentrum Hannover, DE) | (University of Tokyo, JP) |
Topics
- Modeling and fundamentals of laser ablation and particle fragmentation in liquids
- Nano-alloys, core-shell particles
- Nano-hybrids, conjugation with organic molecules and biomolecules
- Laser-generated nanocomposites
- Laser nanoparticle heating / phototherapy
- Pulsed laser optoporation with nanoparticles
- Nanoparticle productivity / scale-up
- Semiconductor and dielectric nanoparticles
Chairs
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Stephan Barcikowski Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH), DE (Application & conjugation) |
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Fumitaka Mafuné University of Tokyo, JP (Fundamentals & fragmentation) |
Programme Committee
Giuseppe Compagnini
Università di Catania, IT
Heinrich Hofmann
EPFL, CH
Moreno Meneghetti
University of Padua, IT
Michel Meunier
École Polytechnique Montréal, CA
Wei (David) Qian
Georgia Institute of Technology, US
Georgy Shafeev
Russian Academy of Science, RU
Nikolay Tarasenko
National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (BY)
Organizer
Silke Kramprich
European Optical Society (EOS), DE
Invited Speakers
Vincenzo Amendola
University of Padua, IT
Giuseppe Compagnini
Università di Catania, IT
Karl Kleinermans
einrich Heine University of Duesseldorf, DE
Michel Meunier
École Polytechnique Montréal, CA
Georgy Shafeev
Russian Academy of Science, RU
Tsuyoshi Asahi
University of Osaka, JP
Vladimir Svrcek
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), JP
Deadlines
| Abstract submission deadline: | 26 February 2010 |
| Notification to authors: | 15 March 2010 |
| Advance programme: | April 2010 |
| Early-bird registration deadline: | May 2010 |
| Final programme: | June 2010 |
| Deadline for paper submission: | Fall 2010 |
Abstract submission
The deadline for submission of abstracts is 26 February 2010. Abstracts shall only be submitted online via this website.
Authors are requested to submit an abstract of ½ page (about 2000 characters incl. spaces) plus one figure and references. The EOS guidelines for abstracts can be downloaded at www.myeos.org/files/events/angel2010/angel2010_abstractguidelines.pdf.
Contributions will be accepted for oral and poster presentation. Please indicate preference. All accepted contributions are to be published in the printed EOS Topical Meeting Digest which will be available at the beginning of the meeting. All authors are requested to register for the meeting separately from abstract submission.
The abstract submission is now open, please submit your abstract here.
Paper Publication
The papers of this conference will be published in a special section of the Journal of Physical Chemistry B (JPC-B). The instructions for JPC authors are available at http://pubs.acs.org/page/jpcbfk/submission/index.html.
Paper submission deadline: Fall 2010 (the exact date will be published in Spring 2010).
Registration Fees
| Category |
Early-bird | Late |
| Full member * | 360 Euro | 410 Euro |
| Non-member | 410 Euro | 460 Euro |
| Student member * | 160 Euro | 180 Euro |
| Student non-member | 170 Euro | 190 Euro |
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Conference abstract digest, coffee breaks and lunches
included * Members of EOS, Laser Institute of America (LIA)
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Sponsor's and Advertiser's Guide
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Expected attendence: 50-80 selected international experts from the field of laser nanoparticle generation.
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Venue
Engelberg is a holiday paradise at 1050 m above sea level. The village radiates the special charm of the Benedictine monastery, the wonderfully fresh countryside and an impressive mountain panorama.
The conference will be held at the Ramada-Treff Hotel Regina-Titlis, centrally located in Engelberg. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and sauna.
Ending on Wednesday afternoon, the EOS conference presents a good opportunity to stay until the end of the week and to enjoy the attractive scenery, multiple outdoor-activities or a relaxing wellness programme (www.engelberg.ch).
Travel and Accomodation
Engelberg can easily be reached by car or by frequent trains from Lucerne in less than one hour, and from Zurich in about two hours. If you need assistance with your travel arrangements, please contact the Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus AG at welcome@engelberg.ch or by telephone: +41 (0)41 639 77 77.
Rooms at a special rate have been blocked at the venue hotel. The booking details and a list of alternative hotels in Engelberg you will find the Hotel Booking Information for ANGEL 2010 Attendees.
Invitation letters: If require an invitation letter for this meeting, please fill in the invitation letter form.
Contact
European Optical Society (EOS)
Silke Kramprich (Event & Account Manager)
Tel.: +49-511-2788-117
Email: angel2010@myeos.org
