| NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, NEPAL: L. N. Jha (Chair), R. Khanal, J.Nakarmi and D.Subedi |
| INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: D.Hoffmann (Chair, Germany), D.Batani (Italy), R.Freeman (USA), C.Hidalgo (Spain), P.K. Kaw (India), N.Rudraiah (India) and B.Sharkov (Russia) |
| SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME COMMITTEE: Jaroszynski D.(Chair, UK), A.Malaquis (IAEA), T.Onjun (Thailand), V. Stancalie (Romania) and I. Zavestovskaya (Russia) |
| CONFERENCE SECRETARY: Ms. Pradnya |
| CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES: Progress in science and technology strongly contributes to the development of social and economic growth. In the recent years, through the conference series, a strong networking is being established with noted credentials, among researchers from very diverse fields including physics, biology, chemistry, medicine etc. One of the major objectives of this conference series is to highlight the inter-connectivity aspects. Special attention is focused on understanding the advancing complex-fundamental issues, technologies and further, explores the interdisciplinary fields. Plasma physics is a very rapidly emerging area with widespread applications, providing an exceptional opportunity to the researchers. |
| CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: Emphasis of the conference will be on all the frontier topics of plasma physics and technologies which are classified in three categories but not limited to;
Batani D. (Italy), Becoulet M.(France), Beg F. (USA), Borghesi M. (UK), Deutsch C. (France), Fedosejev R. (Canada), Fortov V. (Russia), Hidalgo C. (Spain), Hoffmann D. (Germany), Hora H. (Australia), Hosking R. (Brunei), Jaronoski D. (UK), Kalal M. (Cz.Rep), Kong H.J. (Korea), Lu XinPei (China), Malka V. (France), Neely D. (UK), Ostrikov K. (Australia), Ozaki. T. (Canada), Pegoraro F. (Italy), Perin Jean-Paul (France), Renner O. (Cz. Rep), Sen A. (India), Sharkov B. (Russia) and Wintner E.(Austria). |
| CONFERENCE VENUE :
Kathmandu, Nepal. |
| ABOUT NEPAL: Geographically, Nepal lies between India and the Tibetan Autonomous region of the People's Republic of China. One can probably say that Nepal is as old as the Himalayas, when a great lake filled the Kathmandu Valley. One legend holds that this lake was drained by a thunderbolt thrown against the walls of the Valley by the Hindu god Krishna. Another claim it was drained by the patriarch Manjushri. The recorded history of Nepal starts around 800 BC. In the beginning several small kingdoms were established which were united in 1768. Since then, Nepal has remained an independent state. Recently, Nepal turned into a Democratic Republic as decided by the newly elected Constitutional Assembly on May 28, 2008. Nepal is incredibly diverse with respect to geography, climate, culture, language, bio-diversity, etc. Nepal possesses some of the most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical Rain-forests to Alpine deserts. There are 240 mountain peaks exceeding 6100 Meters. 8 of world's 10 highest including Mt Everest can be viewed from Nepal. The highest peak in the Himalayan range is Mt. Everest (8848 M) in the north and the lowest point is 70 M in the south. Temperature to the north is below -40 degrees Celsius and in the Terai (southern plains), temperatures rise to 40 degrees Celsius in the summer. Nepal, the birth place of Lord Buddha has Hinduism and Buddhism as the two main religions which co-exist down the ages. Many Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines share the same complex and both the worshippers may regard the same god with different names. Nepalese are peace loving, polite, hosp itable and light-hearted people. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and an ancient city which is famous for its temples and Buddhist stupas. It is located at an altitude of about 1400 m within a beautiful valley in the mid-hills of the Himalaya. The temperature during early April in Kathmandu is generally between 12 - 27 °C (spring season) and mountains are covered with spectacular blooming spring flowers. Nepal is certainly one of the most stunning trekking, skiing and ultimate adventure region on the earth. Abundant natural attractions including world’s magnificent mountains, valleys, ancient monuments, excellent cuisine and year-around colourful flora make ever lasting memories on every visitor Visa can be obtained from Nepalese Embassy/Consulate offices abroad or on arrival in Nepal. For further information please visit: http://www.welcomenepal.com |
| CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE: Conference is self-financed. Delegates are requested to make their own financial arrangements. However, some financial assistance will be available to support deserving young researchers from developing countries. Conference registration fee: Euro 380 (If paid on or before Nov. 15, 2008) and Euro 450 (late registration). Euro 200 for researchers from Nepal. Conference registration fee includes book of abstracts, conference material, welcome party, banquet and free entry to all the scientific sessions. Registration fee may be deposited to the conference account and details will follow in the next announcement. |
| ABSTRACT: One page abstract to be submitted electronically to the conference secretary, Ms. Pradnya, fppt-4@libero.it on or before Sept. 01, 2008. |
| 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 spaces. Authors name in font size 12 and centered. Leave 2 line spaces. Institute’s name in font size 10 and centered. 3 line spaces before commencing the abstract with font size 12 (justified). Text size 160 x 210 mm with single spacing. Please provide Address, Fax number and e-mail of the corresponding author at the end of the abstract. Kindly send the abstract in PDF format. All the abstracts will be peer reviewed under the supervision of scientific program committee. Kindly prepare the abstract as per the guidelines. |
| PUBLICATIONS: Papers presented during the conference will be published on CD-ROM. Further, some of the selected papers containing the latest results and relevant to the readers of "Laser and particle beams" may be considered for publication in LPB in consultation with the editor, LPB. Details will follow in the next announcement. We solicit new results. | |
| FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Conference is self financed funds are limited. However, partial travel grants and living expenses to a few deserving participants from the developing countries may be provided. For such grant, aspirants may write to Tara Desai on : tara.desai@mib.infn.it and cc to the secretary, fppt-4@libero.it on the enclosed form on or before Nov. 30, 2008 along with a recommendation letter from the supervisor. | |
| LIVING EXPENSES AT THE CONFERENCE SITE: An economical and decent package is being arranged and details will follow in the next announcement. However, participants are welcome to make their own living arrangements if they choose to do so. |
| : Jun. 10, 2008 | |
| : Aug. 01, 2008 | |
| : Sep. 01, 2008 | |
| : Sep. 25, 2008 | |
| : Oct. 01, 2008 | |
| : Nov. 20, 2008 | |
| : Nov. 30, 2008 | |
| : Jan. 15, 2009 | |
| : Jan. 30, 2009 | |
| : Apr. 06, 2009 | |
| : Apr. 06, 2009 | |
| (2 copies along with diskette/CD) at the conference desk. |
