Forthcoming Institute Conferences
Plasmas, Surfaces and Thin Films
| Date: | Wed, 11 June 2008 |
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| Venue: | Institute of Physics, London |
| Organised by: | the Ion and Plasma Surface Interactions Group |
| Sponsored by: | the Thin Films and Surfaces and Vacuum Groups |
Introduction
This one day meeting is a popular annual event providing a forum for those involved in using plasmas and ion beams for surface modification, surface analysis and thin film deposition. Topics covered include modelling of fundamental atomic colisions in solids through to new techniques for high throughput industrial processes.
Programme
09.30 | Registration and refreshments |
10.30 | Chair: Professor Michael Walls
Reactive Magnetron Sputtering of Nitrides and Oxides: Understanding the Process and Optimizing the Film Quality |
11.20 | Modelling Ti02 Films: Growth and Mechanical Properties |
11.50 | Hollow Cathode and Hybrid Plasma Processing at Low and High Pressures |
12.30 | Annual General Meeting of the Ion and Plasma Surface Interactions Group. All members are invited to attend
Chair: Dr Alec Goodyear
Lunch and Poster Session |
14.00 | Chair: Professor John Colligon
Transparent Conducting Oxides for Advanced Thin Film Solar Cells |
14.40 | Solar Cells: Power Supply Issues for Production |
15.10 | Silicon Surface Modification by Indirect Exposure to an Oxygen Plasma |
15.30 | Refreshments and Poster Session |
16.00 | Reduced Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Barrier Coatings by Plasma Assisted EB-PVD Deposition |
16.40 | Vacuum Deposition of High Performance Gas Barrier Materials for Electronics Applications |
17.00 | Close |
Poster Programme
Sputtering of Transparent Conducting Oxides
Phillip Butler, Peter Edwards Hazel Assender and Martin Owen-Jones, University of Oxford
Characterization of Ion Bombardment on a DC, RF and Pulse-Shape Biased Substrate in a Remote Expanding Thermal Plasma
Kudlacek, R.F. Rumphorst, S. V. Singh, M. Creatore, M. C. M. van de Sanden, Eindhoven University of Technology
Gas Barrier Materials for Electronics Applications
Helene Suttle, Oxford University
Hysteresis Studies of Reactive High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering of ZNO:AL
Paul Barker, Manchester Metropolitan University
Deposition of ALN Thin Films by Reactive Magnetron Sputtering
D. Huang, X. G. Hou, Q. Xu, and Y. P. Ji (Tianjin Normal University, China) and G. Michette (King’s College London)
Silicon Surface Modification by Indirect Exposure to an Oxygen Plasma
J Kowal and T Nixon, Open University
The Effect of RF Sputtering Parameters on the Growth and Properties of Amorphous Chromium Oxide Thin Films
J. Kavanagh, A A. Ogwu, F. Placido, University of the West of Scotland
Corrosion Resistent Interior Coating of Pipelines
Steffen Lapp and Frank Placido, University of the West of Scotland
Investigation into Nanostructured Oxide Thin Film Layers for Solar Cell, Electrochromic, and Thin-Film Battery Applications
Z. Grey and F. Placido, University of the West of Scotland
Confirmed Exhibitors
- LOT - Oriel Ltd
- Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd
- AVT Services (UK)
- Published material from the Royal Society of Chemistry (co-sponsors) will also be on display.
Registration Details
Key Dates
Early Registration Deadline | 30 May 2008 |
Cancellation Deadline | 4 June 2008 |
Registration Deadline | 5 June 2008 |
Registration Fees
The registration fee includes attendance at all lectures, refreshments and lunch.
On-line Registration Fees
| Fees up to and including 30 May 2008 | Fees from 31 May 2008 |
Member | £38.25 | £58.25 |
Concessionary | £20.00 | £40.00 |
Non Member | £68.25 | £88.25 |
Student Non Member | £50.00 | £70.00 |
Hard Copy Registration Fees
| Fees up to and including 30 May 2008 | Fees from 31 May 2008 |
Member | £48.25 | £68.25 |
Concessionary | £30.00 | £50.00 |
Non Member | £78.25 | £98.25 |
Student Non Member | £60.00 | £80.00 |
See below for online and hardcopy registration
Membership Information
Members of the Institute of Physics
- All members of the Institute of Physics including those with an application pending
- Staff at Institute Affiliated Plus Schools
- Members of co-sponsoring Institutes and Societies
- Members of other Societies which have a Companion Society or collaboration agreement with the Institute of Physics
Concessionary
The Concessionary rate is available to student and retired members of the Institute of Physics and those on a career break or a low income.
Non Members
Non members can now join the Institute of Physics for a 3 month period and during this time take advantage of membership benefits including attending conferences at the reduced members rate. For further information and to join, please see http://www.iop.org or contact membership@iop.org.
Membership of the Institute of Physics is open to all those with an interest in Physics. For further information, please visit http://members.iop.org or e-mail membership@iop.org
Registration
Register On-line and receive a £10 discount off your registration fee. On-line registrations is available only to those paying by debit or credit card. All payments will be processed securely using WorldPay and confirmation of your payment will be sent by e-mail once the transaction is complete.
For those unable to register on-line, you can download the PDF registration form and return together with a remittance for fees to the Registrations Department, The Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK or by fax to +44 (0)20 7470 4900. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed - please see alternative payment methods.
Confirmation of Booking
On-line - Confirmation of your booking will appear on the screen prior to entering payment details. Please print this page for your records. Confirmation will follow via mail within five days of registering.
Registration via hard copy - Confirmation of your booking will be sent within ten days of registering. If payment is not enclosed with your registration form, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which must be paid prior to the conference.
If you do not receive written confirmation within the dates specified above, please e-mail registrations@iop.org
Value Added Tax
Charges shown in this document are exempt from VAT unless otherwise indicated. Where VAT is applicable it is shown and calculated at the current standard rate of 17.5%. If the rate is altered as a result of government legislation charges may be adjusted accordingly. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued to those indicating that this is required on the registration form. The Institute's VAT registration number is 461-6000-84.
Cancellations
Registrants who cancel their booking before the cancellation deadline of 4 June 2008 will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative charge. All cancellations must be in writing (please note that organisers cannot accept any cancellation made over the telephone, unless it is accompanied by a cancellation of the booking in writing). No refund can be made to those notifying cancellation from 5 June 2008.
Organiser
Professor Michael Walls
Applied Multilayers Ltd
Garden Court
Gee Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 4NB
Tel: +44 (0) 7802 243289
Fax: +44 (0) 1530 830544
E-mail: michael.walls_AT_applied-multilayers.com
Co-ordinator
Lisa Cornwell
Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London
W1B 1NT
Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4916
Fax: +44 (0)20 7470 4900
E-mail: lisa.cornwell_AT_iop.org
Published material from the Royal Society of Chemistry (co-sponsors) will also be on display.
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