Conference is being organized in cooperation with the:
CONFERENCE DIRECTORS: |
| INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE: D. Batani (Chairperson, Italy), G.Furlan (Italy), J. Grun (USA), M.H.A. Hassan (Italy), J.Honrubia (Spain), H. Hora (Australia), P.K.Kaw (India), T. Kawabe (Japan), O. Khrokin (Russia), J.T. Mendonca (Portugal), P.Mulser (Germany), S. Nakai (Japan), N.Rudraiah (India), P. Sakanaka (Brazil), B.Sinha (India), F.Verheest (Belgium) and J.Zhang (P.R.China). |
| NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Abhijit Sen (Chairperson), B.K.Godwal, C.Joyanti, M.Khan, V.Krishan, C. Oberoi, H.D.Pandey, R.K.Thareja, V.K. Tripathi and R.K.Varma. |
| SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME COMMITTEE: H.C.Pant (Chairperson, India), N.Cramer (Australia), D.Hoffmann (Germany) and B.S.Krishnamurthy (India). |
| LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: K.P.Maheshwari (Chairperson), D.Naik, P. Patil, P. Shreedharan and M.Shukla |
| OBJECTIVES: In the recent years plasma physics has shown a remarkable growth in many diverse fields on account of its contribution to a large number of applications in the present day society. Each of these major applications have in a way, developed into an independent branch of plasma physics. These areas nevertheless share many common traits and are inter-disciplinary in nature. A major objective of this conference series is to highlight the inter-connectivity aspect and to bring physicists and technologists from various branches of plasma physics to a common platform in order to share recent research results and simulate further progress. |
| CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY: Conference is self financed. However, requests have been made to various national and international agencies for financial assistance. |
| CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: CATEGORY-I, Basic plasmas |
| CATEGORY-II, Hot plasmas |
| CATEGORY-III, Industrial and other applications |
| CONFERENCE VENUE :
Goa,India. Conference will be organized on an exclusive beach resort on the Arabian sea. |
| ABOUT GOA: Goa, known as the "Pearl of the East", is a tourist paradise with a blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures. Creative co-existence of diverse cultures over several centuries has enriched the land and deepened the values of spirituality, tolerance and openess. Nested on the west coast of India with a vast expanse of Arabian sea, whispering winds through coconut grooves and shadows of Sahyadri mountains, Goa has a splendid scenic beauty. History of Goa dates back to antiquity, about 8000 BC. It is not only the rhythm of fabulous beaches and sunshine, but also the spirit of Goa that comprehends to the creativity. Weather in Goa is pleasant during Feb.(about 15-20°C). There are a number of tourist attraction sites in and around Goa. |
| CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: Euro 330 (If paid on or before Oct. 15, 2004) and Euro 380 (late registration). Conference registration fee includes registration, book of abstracts, conference material, welcome party and banquet. Registration fee should be deposited to the conference account. Details of the a/c will be provided in the second announcement. |
| LIVING EXPENSES AT THE CONFERENCE SITE: An economical and decent package is being arranged on a beach resort for Euro 600 per person for single occupancy. This includes transport from airport on arrival and back, accommodation (6 nights), lunch, dinner at the conference venue (from Feb. 20th dinner - Feb. 26th Lunch), excursion and evening special cultural programs. Accommodation at the conference site is limited. You are advised to remit the living expenses along with the registration fee to secure a proper accommodation at the conference site. The resort will have all the modern facilities for use. Above all, a very relaxing time under the shaded coconut palms or on the tranquil - secluded beach on the Arabian sea. Charm of the sunset is the most enchanting experience. October to March is a peak tourist season in Goa. Participants are welcome to make their own living arrangements if they choose to do so. |
| ACCOMPANYING MEMBERS: (Sharing the room with the delegates) Euro 450 per person includes welcome party, banquet, excursion, evening special cultural programs, accommodation and meals at the conference site (from Feb. 20th dinner - Feb. 26th Lunch). Special sight seeing programme can also be arranged by the authorized travel agents on payment basis. |
| ABSTRACT: One page abstract to be submitted electronically to Prof. K.P Maheshwari, e-mail and cc to the Conference Secretary, e-mail on or before July 30, 2004. |
| ABSTRACT FORMAT: Paper size A-4. Title of the abstract in capital letters, bold, centered using Times new roman with font size 14. Leave 3 line space. Authors name in font size 12 and centered. Leave 2 line space. Institute’s name in font size 10 and centered. 3 line space before commencing the abstract with font size 12 (justified) , text size 160 x 210 mm in single space. Please provide Address, Fax number and e-mail of the corresponding author at the end of the abstract. All the abstracts will be peer reviewed under the supervision of scientific program committee. Kindly prepare the abstract as per the guidelines. |
| : April 30, 2004 | |
| : July 30, 2004 | |
| : Aug. 30, 2004 | |
| : Sept. 15, 2004 | |
| : Oct . 15, 2004 | |
| : Oct. 30, 2004 | (for young researchers from developing countries) |
| : Dec. 30, 2004 | |
| : Jan. 15, 2005 | |
| : Feb. 21, 2005 | |
| : Feb. 21, 2005 | |
| (2 copies along with diskette/CD) at the conference desk. |
| PUBLICATIONS: Selected papers after reviewing from the experts will be published in two International journals. The manuscripts which are relevant to the topics of Laser and Particles will appear in LPB, published by Cambridge university press, NY, USA and other manuscripts will appear in Pramana published by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. We solicit new results. |
| FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Conference funds are limited. However, partial travel grants and living expenses to a few deserving young participants(below 35 years)from the developing countries may be provided. For such grant, aspirants may apply to Tara Desai on : e-mail or e-mail and cc to the Secretary, e-mail on/before Oct. 30, 2004. Young researchers must include recommendation letter from their guide. |
| PRELIMINARY LIST OF THE CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: Several international experts in the field of plasma physics have been invited. Some of the confirmed speakers include: F.Amiranoff (France), V.Apollonov (Russia), D.Batani (Italy), S.Benkadda (France), S.Curatolo (USA), A.Das (India), R.Dewar (Australia), I.Foldes (Hungary), V.Fortov (Russia), G.Furlan (Italy), R.Freeman (USA), T.V.George (USA), B.K. Godwal (India), V.Gruzdev (Russia), T.Hall (UK), C.Hidalgo (Spain), Y.Ho (P.R.China), D.Hoffmann (Germany), J.Honrubia (Spain), E.Horst (Germany), H.Hutchinson (UK), D.Jaronoski (UK), M.Kalal (Cz.Rep), P.K.Kaw (India), O.Keller (Denmark), J.Kieffer (Canada), R.Kodama (Japan), O.Krokhin (Russia), E.Lazzaro (Italy), M.Lontano (Italy), A-J.Louzerio-Malaquias (IAEA), W.Manheimer (USA), W.Marine (France), J.T. Mendonca (Portugal), P.Mulser (Germany), K.Nakajima (Japan), K.Nakamura (Japan), Y.Nakata (Japan), I.N.Onischenkov (Ukraine), D. Papazoglou (Greece), P.Popil (Greece), F.Pegararo (Italy), R.Ramis (Spain), J.Ramirez (Spain), O.Renner (Cz. Rep), L.Rosso (Spain), N.Rudraiah (India), P.Sakanaka (Brazil), J.Sanz (Spain), T.Sekine (Japan), B. Sinha (India), R.Storer (Australia), G.Tallents (UK), R.K.Thareja (India), V.K.Tripathi (India), M.Tobin (USA), E.Wintner (Austria), S.Wolfgang (Germany), J.Wolowski (Poland) , J.Zhang (P.R.China) and V. Zvorykin (Russia). The list of speakers will soon be updated. |
| We look forward meeting you in Goa. For further information please write to: Tara Desai, e-mail, Dipartimento di Fisica "G.Occhialini" and INFM, Università di Milano Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 3, 20126 Milano, Italy, OR Tara Desai, e-mail, ETSII, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Jose Gutierrez Abascal 2, Madrid, Spain, OR A.Sen, e-mail, Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, India OR Conference secretary: Ms. Pradnya, e-mail |