Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Division Atomic Spectroscopy Group Eighth Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium 8th BNASS University of East Anglia UK 17-20 July 1996 The aim of this three day meeting is to promote and encourage developments in both fundamental and applied atomic spectroscopy including ICP-MS and XRF by providing a friendly environment where delegates can meet formally and informally to exchange ideas views and results. Plenary lectures given by world renowned spectroscopists provide overviews of important areas of atomic spectroscopy. Invited and submitted lectures as well as posters cover the most recent developments in both pure and applied atomic spectroscopy. Although the majority of papers tend to focus on analytical applications presentations on theoretical studies or fundamental advances in AA AE AF and XRF are also important components of each BNASS.Plenary Lecturers Dr S J Hill (University of Plymouth UK) Professor N Furuta (Chuo University Japan) Professor F C Adams (University of Antwerp Belgium) Professor J M Mermet (Universith Claude Bernard- Lyon 1 France) and Professor G Hieftje (Indiana University Bloomington IN USA) Invited Lecturers Dr 0 Donard (Universitk de Bordeaux 1 France) Dr S J Parry (CARE Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine UK) Dr S Fairweather-Tait (Institute of Food Research Norwich UK) Dr A T Ellis (Oxford Analytical Instruments Abingdon UK) Dr A G Howard (University of Southampton UK) Dr I B Brenner (Varian Ginzton Research Centre Palo Alto CA USA) Dr J Marshall (ICI Wilton UK) Dr N J Miller-Ihli (USDA Beltsville Agricultural Centre MD USA) Dr S D Tanner (SCIEX Toronto Ontario Canada) and Professor D Littlejohn (University of Strathclyde UK).Call for Papers Contributed oral and poster presentations on recent developments in both pure and applied atomic spectroscopy - analytical applications theoretical studies or fundamental advances in AAS A E S AFS inorganic MS and XRF. Three copies of abstracts must be submitted before 28 February 1996. Authors will be informed by 31 March 1996 of the acceptance or rejection of submitted papers and whether presentation will be by lecture or poster. Manuscripts of accepted papers will be considered for publication following the usual peer review process in a special issue (March 1997) of the Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry (JAAS).Social Programme BNASS has an enviable reputation of being a friendly and dynamic meeting. A number of social events including a Symposium Dinner will form an integral part of the meeting. Workshop Immediately prior to the 8th BNASS there will be a Short Course on Sample Pre-treatment and Sample Introduction for Atomic Spectroscopy 17 July a.m. 1996. Further Details Ms Brenda Holliday Royal Society of Chemistry Thomas Graham House Science Park Milton Road Cambridge CB4 4WF UK. Tel +44 (0)1223 420066; Fax +44 (0)1223 420247; E-mail JAAS @RSC.ORG1996 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry Fort Lauderdale Florida January 8 - 7 3 7 996 The 1996 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry ninth in a series of biennial meetings sponsored by the ICP information Newsletter features developments in plasma spectrochemical analysis by inductively coupled plasma (ICP) dc plasma (DCP) microwave plasma (MIP) and glow discharge (GDL HCL) sources. The meeting will be held Monday January 8 through Saturday January 13 1996 at the Bonaventure World Conference Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida.Continuing education short courses at introductory and advanced levels will be offered Friday through Sunday January 5 - 7. Spectroscopic instrumentation and accessories will be shown during a three-day ex hi bition. Objectives and Program The continued growth in popularity of plasma sources for atomization and excitation in atomic spectroscopy and ionization in mass spectrometry and the need to discuss recent developments of these discharges in spectrochemical analysis stimulated the organization of this meeting.The Conference will bring together international scientists experienced in applications instrumentation and theory in an informal setting to examine recent progress in the field. Approximately 500 participants from 25 countries are expected to attend. Approximately 300 papers describing applications fundamentals and instrumental developments with plasma sources are expected to be presented in lecture and poster sessions by more than 200 authors. Symposia organized and chaired by recognized experts will include the following topics 1 ) Sample introduction and transport phenomena 2) Flow injection spectrochemical analysis 3) Elemental speciation with plasma/chromatographic techniques 4) Plasma instrumentation including chemometrics expert systems on-line analysis software and remote-system automation 5) Sample preparation treatment and automation 6) Excitation mechanisms and plasma phenomena 7) Spectroscopic standards and reference materials 8) Plasma source mass spectrometry 9) Glow discharge atomic and mass spectrometry 10) Applications of stable isotope analyses and 1 1) Laser-assisted plasma spectrometry. Six plenary and 18 invited lectures will highlight advances in these areas. Afternoon poster sessions will feature applications automation and new instrumentation. Five panel discussions will address critical development areas in sample introduction instrumentation elemental speciation plasma source mass spectrometry and novel software and hardware directions.Plenary invited and submitted papers will be published in Fall 1996 after peer review as the official Conference proceedings. I Schedule of Activities Preliminary Title and 50-Word Abstract Due for Contributed Papers Exhibitor Booth Reservation and Pre-Registration Deadline Conference Pre-Registration October 13 1995 Hotel Pre-Reservation October 13,1995 Late Pre-Registration Deadline December 8,1995 1996 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry July 3 1995 September 1 1 1995 I 1996 Winter Conference Short Courses January 5 - 7,1996 January 8 - 13,1996 Further Information For further information return this form to 1996 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry %lCP information Newsletter Department of Chemistry Lederle GRC Towers University of Massachusetts Box 34510 Amherst MA 01 OO34510 USA.ATTN Or. Ramon Barnes Conference Chairman Telephone (413) 545-2294 Telefax (41 3) 545-4490. L% 0 Send further information. 0 I plan to attend accompanied by 0 I plan to present a paper (0 oral 0 poster 0 computer poster). 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