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Jacky Foo (mailto:foo@IAS.UNU.EDU)
Fri, 16 Aug 1996 22:51:33 +0900 

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Date:         Fri, 16 Aug 1996 22:51:33 +0900
From: Jacky Foo <mailto:foo@IAS.UNU.EDU>
Subject:      FW: NET announcement
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First Announcement


"International Symposium on Cooperation in Plasma Science and Technology"


September 16-18, 1996
The United Nations University
Tokyo, Japan


Organized by
Institute of Advanced Study, United Nations University, Tokyo
Institute of Physics, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba.


Chairperson: Tarcisio DellaSenta, United Nations University
Co-Chairperson: Takaya Kawabe, University of Tsukuba




Scope of the Symposium


"Plasma is the fourth state of the matters" after solid state, liquid state
and gaseous state. The scientific research on the plasma as the plasma
physics has been carried out for more than 60 years. In the early days, the
application of the plasma was directed to the telecommunication by use of
the ionosphere (plasma produced by the ultraviolet radiation from the sun).
Since the middle of the 1950s, controlled fusion research by confining the
very hot plasma in a magnetic bottle or by use of the inertia of the fuel
have been continued. From about 10 years ago, the broader application of
the plasma has been started, and it includes modification of the surface of
the solid, such as the hardening, anticorrosion, antifriction, deposition,
etching, and formation of anti-refectory film on the surface of the plastic
lens. This plasma technology is one of the fast growing technology in the
world and provides opportunities for future development in various areas of
applications.




     This symposium serves as one of the satellite meetings of the
International Conference on Plasma Physics (Nagoya in September 9-13, 1996)
and will discuss e.g.:
1.Present status of plasma science and technology
2.Cooperation in plasma science and technology
3.Future directions and actions for cooperation in the transfer of plasma
science and technology


Tentative Program
The symposium consists of presentation of the papers and panel discussion.


Sept. 16, 1996
I.      Opening
II.     Position paper combining various approaches from
        both developed countries and developing countries.
        - State of Arts of the plasma science and technology:
      present and future
III.    Present status of the cooperation and trends of activities
IV.     Reception at UNU


Sept. 17, 1996
V.      Needs for science and technology cooperation and transfer
VI.     Panel discussion
        -prospects and planning for future cooperation.
VII.    Future directions and closing


Sept. 18, 1996
VIII. Scientific and Technical Tour
        Optional tour is arrange to visit scientific and
        technical research sites near Tokyo area.


A plan of action will be prepared during the Symposium to develop
activities like post-graduate courses, exchange of researchers and
networking.


Cooperation with other institutions of science and technology in the field
of plasma and fusion technology is welcome.


Limited numbers of attendants from developing countries could be
financially supported by this symposium.




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