5th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PLASMA SOURCE MASS SPECTROMETRY University of Durham U.K. 15th - 20th September 1996 The conference is organised by the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Durham and is designed to provide a major forum for the stimulation and interchange of ideas and experiences in plasma source mass spectrometry and its associated topics. Durham is one of the most visually attractive cities in Britain and is a city small enough to be explored on foot. The great Cathedral and its ancient guardian Castle (where the delegates will be staying) are impressive features. Together the Norman Cathedral and its Castle have been designated as a World Heritage site. The University is an integral part of the City and has played a special part in shaping its character.Founded in 1832 it is the third oldest in England after Oxford and Cambridge. Invited Speakers Dr John Olesik (Plasma Dynamics & Analyser Fundamentals) Dr Grenville Holland (Laboratory Instruments) Dr Robert Hutton (Delivery Systems and Sample Introduction) Dr Cameron McLeod (Speciation) Dr Luc Moens (Speciation) Dr Garcia Alonso (Applications) Dr Scott Tanner (Novel and Future Applications) Dr Norbert Jakubowski (Instrumentation) Social Programme Icebreaker Reception Medieval Banquet at Lumley Castle Cathedral Tour Civic Reception (Burns Night) Conference Banquet in Durham Castle Dead1 ines Abstracts 1st August 1996 Registration 1 st September 1996 Submission of manuscripts 1 st November 1996 For further information contact Dr Grenville Holland The Conference Secretary Department of Geological Sciences Science Laboratories South Road Durham City DHI 3LE UK.Tel +44 (0)191 374 2526; Fax +44 (0)191 374 25101997 European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry Gent Belgium January 72-17 7997 Since 1980 the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry has been organized biennially in the USA and since 1983 has become an annual event which alternates between the USA and Europe. It has acquired an international reputation as the world’s premier meeting covering state-of-the-art developments in all aspects of plasma spectrochemistry. The 1997 conference to be held at the University of Gent (Ghent) Belgium will feature developments in plasma spectrochemical analysis by inductively coupled plasma (ICP) dc plasma (DCP) microwave induced plasma (MIF’) and glow discharge (GD) sources coupled to atomic emission or mass spectrometers.In addition current trends and future directions in novel sample introduction systems plasma system automation and software for data handling will be discussed by recognised world authorities with emphasis on elemental speciation studies high resolution ICP-MS spectrometry accuracy of the results quality assurance and industrial applications. The meeting will comprise oral anld poster presentations short courses and a five day exhibition of spectroscopic instrumentation aind accessories. Scientific Programme The scientific programme will include the major topics of plasma spectrochemistry. Each topic will be introduced by an invited lecturer who is an expert in the field.The main topics are 1) Instrumentation and software; 2) Sample introduction and transport phenomena; 3) Elemental speciation; 4) High resolution ICP-MS; 5) Solid sampling; 6) Glow discharge; 7) Applications; 8 ) Accuracy and quallity assurance; and 9) Stable isotope analysis. S c hed u le of Activities Preliminary title and 50-word abstracts June 15 1996 Notification of accepted papers September 15 1996 Final abstracts November 1 1996 Early pre-registration. Deadline November 1 1996 Hotel pre-registration. Deadline November 1 1996 Late pre-registration. Deadline December 15 1996 Publication of Papers The proceedings of the 1997 European Winter Conference will appear in the autumn of 1997 in a special issue of Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry (JAAS).After peer review manuscripts of accepted papers will be considered for publication in these proceedings. Local Organizing Committee R. Dams University of Gent (Chairman) L. Moens University of Gent (Secretrary) J. Broekaert University of Dortmund Germany R. Cornelis University of Gent R. Gijbels University of Antwerpen F. Vanhaecke University of Gent L. Van ’t dack University of Antwerpen C. Vandecasteele University of Leuven P. Taylor IRMM Joint Research Centre EC P. Quevauviller Measuirements and Testing EC For further information please contact L. Moens Secretariat 1997 European Winter Conference Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry University of Gent Proeftuinstraat 86 B-9000 Gent Belgium. 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