JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY FEBRUARY 1993 VOL. 8 11N Diary of Conferences and Courses 1993 Deauville Conference Scientific Appa- ratus Symposium (SAS) May 4-6 1993 Deauville Normandy France New products and innovations which are to be presented at SAS concern as much the scientific applications and the technical procedures as they do the apparatus themselves. In order to pro- vide visitors with all the necessary and timely information they seek SAS 93 will present in conjunction with the Scientific Apparatus Exhibition poster sessions; scientific and technical communication conferences; and workshops where the specific applica- tions of the apparatus will be demon- strated. A committee of knowledgeable scientists from the analytical sector will be responsible for the technical programme.With this close collabora- tion SAS 93 will benefit from a strict scientific framework and thus the necessary rigorous management which will guarantee excellent quality and a worthwhile event. For further information contact Nicko and Cri Associates 7 rue d’Argent 75002 Paris France. Tele- phone (33)l 42 33 47 66; fax (33)l 40 41 92 41. XXVIII Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale June 28-July 7 University of York UK The XXVIII Colloquium Spectroscop- icum Internationale is organized by the Association of British Spectroscop- ists (ABS). On behalf of the Organizing Committee you are cordially invited to attend this meeting which will be held on the campus of the University of York. The CSI has always aimed to cover all branches of analytical spectroscopy although traditionally the emphasis has been on atomic spectroscopy.In selecting the plenary and invited speakers the Scientific Committee has endeavoured to present a wide-ranging overview of all branches of analytical spectroscopy. The balance of the sessions for contributed papers both lectures and posters will of course depend on the papers offered but contributions on a comprehensive range of topics are encouraged. The exhibition will be similarly wide-rang- ing. Plenary and invited speakers will include M. L. Gross (Nebraska); R. E.12N JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY FEBRUARY 1993 VOL. 8 Hester (York); D. King (Cambridge); C. L. Wilkins (California); and J. D. Winefordner (Florida). Invited lectures in Atomic Spectro- scopy (with ICP-MS) will be given by J.A. Caruso; A. Kh Gilmutdinov J. A. Holcombe R. S. Houk K. Niemax B. L. Sharp M. Thompson and J. Williams. Invited lectures in molecular spec- troscopy will be given by F. Bright; P. Hendra; R. Narayanaswamy; D. Phillips; M. Poliakoff; J. M. Ramsey; J. Reffner; and M. Sigrist. Contributed papers will be pre- sented on the following topics. Basic theory techniques and instrumen- tation of atomic spectroscopy (emission absorption fluorescence); computer applications and chemome- trics; electron spectroscopy; gamma spectroscopy; laser spectroscopy; mass spectrometry (inorganic and organic); methods of surface analysis and depth profiling; molecular spectroscopy (UV VIS and IR fluorescence); Mossbauer spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic reso- nance spectroscopy; photoacoustic spectroscopy; Raman spectroscopy; and X-ray spectroscopy. Applications of spectroscopy in the analysis of biological samples; environmental samples; food and agricultural pro- ducts; geological materials; industrial products and metals and alloys.Instrument Exhibition An extensive exhibition will be held close to the lecture halls. Most major manufacturers of equipment for atomic emission and absorption spec- troscopy molecular spectroscopy and mass spectrometry will be exhibiting. In addition suppliers of data systems and auxiliary equipment will be well represented as will major publishers. Fees 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Full inclusive fee (regis- trat ion accommodation meals social events) Non-residential registra- tion fee (including meals and social events) Inclusive student fee (confirmation of status from supervisor re- quired) Special discounted fee Single day delegate (lunch included) Accompanying person inclusive fee Accompanying person non-residential fee (with meals and social events) Late registration sur- charge to be paid with fee received after March 3 1.f 425 f 325 f 200 f 200 f 90 f 250 f 125 E30 For further information contact XXVIII Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale Department of Chemistry (CSI Secretariat) Lough- borough University of Technology Loughborough Leicestershire UK LEll 3TU. h e - and Post-CSI Symposia Following the tradition that has been established at recent CSI there are a number of pre- and post-CSI symposia on various specialist topics.These are summarized below. 3rd Kingston Conference Analytical Spectroscopy in the Earth Sciences June 28-29 Kingston University Surrey UK The 3rd Kingston Conference will be devoted to innovative developments and applications of analytical spectro- scopy in the full range of Earth Sciences from petrology to stratigra- phy oceanology to hydrology mineral exploration to environmental geoche- mistry. Invited speakers include C. Gregoire (Geological Survey of Canada) M. Ingham (British Geologi- cal Survey) F. Lichte (US Geological Survey) G. Turner FRS (Manchester University). Inclusive residential fee f 198. Introductory Chemometrics-Short Course June 29 University of York York UK A one-day tutorial for those who think that Chemometrics may be of use to them but are not quite sure what it is! There will be introductory talks on spectroscopic data reduction multi- variate analysis maximum entropy techniques application of Fourier transformations to data smoothing applications of chemometrics in atomic spectroscopy and in pyrolysis mass spectrometry with ample time for questions and discussion.Inclusive non-residential fee f 35. Vapour Generation Techniques Theory and Practice-Short Course June 29 University of York York UK The course will focus on the design and development of vapour generation techniques and their coupling to vari- ous atomic spectroscopic systems. De- sign criteria will be described and practical examples discussed including speciation of arsenic and mercury. The course numbers will be limited so that each participant can undertake practi- cal work with atomic fluorescence techniques including sensitivity en- hancement and matrix effects.Inclusive non-residential fee f 95. 5th Surrey Conference on Plasma Source Mass Spectrometry Lumley Castle Hotel Co. Durham UK This conference will cover the analysis of inorganic materials with sessions on instrumentation and theory; sam- ple introduction techniques; analysis of solid samples; and applications of ICP-MS to biological geological and industrial samples. Inclusive residential fee f 320. July 4-6 Spectroscopic Data Handling-Short Course July 4-6 University of York York UK The symposium will consist of talks discussion periods and practical ses- sions; PC systems will be installed to allow participants to work in pairs.Topics will include Data Transfer (networks in the analytical laboratory PC-based VAX-VMS UNIX-TCP- IP etc.); archiving transfer standards (JCAMP-DX netCDF); data manipu- lation; and good spectroscopic labora- tory practice (IS0 9000 NAMAS etc.). Inclusive residential fee f 300. Applications of Glow Discharges in Optical and Mass Spectrometry University of York York UK The symposium will cover all glow discharges used for analytical applica- tions (except sealed hollow cathode lamps for AAS). Topics will include sources for OES and MS; applications in bulk and surface analysis; non- conducting samples; and fundamental processes. The meeting will incorpor- ate the 2nd European Workshop on Glow Discharge Surface Analysis. Inclusive residential fee f 220.July 4-7 Graphite Atomizer Techniques in Ana- lytical Spectroscopy University of Durham Co. Durham UK The format will be similar to that of the successful XXVII CSI Pre-Sympo- July 4-7JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY FEBRUARY 1993 VOL. 8 13N sium in Loftus in 1991. Topics will include reaction and interference mechanisms; temperature and atom distribution measurements; absolute analysis; coupling with hydride gener- ation; chromatography and flow injec- tion; laser applications and solid and slurry sampling; metal and other non- graphite surfaces; and all applications in these areas. Inclusive residential fee f200. Trace Elements in Clinical Chemistry July 7 University of Durham Co. Durham UK A one day meeting on the application of analytical data to clinical practice e.g.factors influencing the gastro- intestinal absorption of aluminium; biological monitoring for occupational exposure (e.g. Al Co Cr Ni); and release of metals from prosthetic im- plants. Non-residential fee f 20. For further information on the Pre- and Post-Symposia contact XXVIII Colloquium Spectroscopicum Interna- tionale Department of Chemistry (CSI Secretariat) Loughborough University of Technology Lough- borough Leicestershire UK LE1 1 3TU. 39th Canadian Spectroscopy Confer- ence August 16-18 Quebec Canada For further information contact 39th Canadian Spectroscopy Conference Department de Chimie Pavillon Vachon UniversitC Laval Quebec Canada GlK 7P4. Telephone (418) 656 3282; fax (418) 656 7916. 6th Hungaro-Italian Symposium on Spectrochemistry Advances in Envi- ronmental Sciences August 23-27 Mislzok- Lilla fured Hungary For further information contact Gy.Zaray L. Eotvos University Institute of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry P. 0. Box 32 H-1518 Budapest 112 Hungary. Telephone 361 181 9778; fax 361 181 1974. 9th International Conference on Four- ier Transform Spectroscopy Calgary Canada For further information contact Mrs. Lois Kokoski The University of Cal- gary Conference Office 2500 Univer- sity Dr. NW Calgary Alberta Canada T2N 1N4. Telephone (403) 220 5051; fax (403) 289 7287. August 23-27 Euroanalysis VIII The Eighth Euro- pean Conference on Analytical Chemis- try September 5- 1 1 University of Edinburgh UK Details can be found in J. Anal. At. Spectrom. 1992 7 49N. For further information contact Miss P.E. Hutchinson Conference Orga- nizer Analytical Division The Royal Society of Chemistry Burlington House Piccadilly London UK WlV OBN. Telephone 071 437 8656; fax 071 734 1227. 5th Beijing Conference and Exhibition on Instrumental Analysis October 11-16 Beijing China Details can be found in J. Anal. At. Spectrom. 1992 7 39N. For further information contact The Secretariat of BCEIA Room 5412 Building 4 Xi Yuan Hotel 10046 Beijing P. R. China. Telephone 86 1 83 13388/5412; telex 20056 BCEIA CN; fax 86 1 8320908. 20th Annual Meeting of the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectro- scopy Societies (FACSS) October 17-22 Detroit MI USA For further information contact FACSS P. 0. Box 278 Manhattan KS 66502-0003. Telephone 301 846 4797. 3rd International Conference LASER M2P December 8-10 1993 Lyon France The Third International Conference LASER M2P will cover the fields of material engineering; medicine and biology; and physics and chemistry.The scope of the programme is to sum up the research activities involv- ing lasers to consider future prospects for laser sources and applications and to stimulate interdisciplinary ex- changes. The conference will combine invited presentations in plenary sessions on topics of general interest and specia- lized sessions devoted to each of the fields mentioned above with invited and contributed oral presentations and posters. The conference will also pro- vide the opportunity for round table discussions on special cross discipli- nary issues. For further information contact Centre Jacques Cartier Conference Laser M2P 86 rue Pasteur 69365 Lyon Cedex 07 France. Telephone (33) 78 69 72 21; fax (33) 78 61 07 71.1994 1994 Winter Conference Spectrochemistry January 10-15 1994 San Diego CA USA Details can be found in Spectrom. 1992 7 49N. on Plasma 1. Anal. At. For further information contact Dr. R. M. Barnes 1994 Winter Confer- ence on Plasma Spectrochemistry c/o ICP In formation Newsletter Depart- ment of Chemistry GRC Towers University of Massachusetts Amherst MA 0 1003-0035 USA. Telephone 4 13 545 2294; fax 413 545 4490. Seventh Biennial National Atomic Spectroscopy Symposium University of Hull Hull UK Details can be found in J. Anal. At. Spectrom. 1992 7 49N. July 20-22,1994 For further information contact Dr. Steve Hill Department of Environ- mental Sciences University of Ply- mouth Drake Circus Plymouth Devon UK PL4 8AA. 13th International Mass Spectrometry Conference August 29-September 2 Budapest Hungary For further information contact Hun- garian Chemical Society FO u. 68 H- 1027 Budapest Hungary. Telephone 361 201 6883; fax 316 15 61215.