Forthcoming Institute Conferences

Third International Conference on Optical and Laser Diagnostics

Introduction

PROGRAMME
REGISTRATION FEES
EXHIBITION
LOCAL HOTELS

PLEASE NOTE ON LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CONFERENCE.

The Third International Conference in the series of Optical and Laser Diagnostics (ICOLAD 2007) will take place at City University in May 2007. This popular event follows the two successful conferences which took place at City University in December 2002 and September 2005.

Optical and laser diagnostics is an expanding area of research and development internationally, underpinning a multi-billion dollar business as part of the world economy. Scientists and Engineers from academic and industrial backgrounds involved in research and development are invited to come together to review and update themselves on recent developments in this field.

Conference Themes
The conference invites contributions on all aspects of optical and laser diagnostics and their application to combustion systems including reciprocating engines and gas turbines. The main themes of the conference are:

• Engine Diagnostics
• Sensors
• Biomedical Instrumentation

Papers are particularly encouraged in the following fields:

Conference Highlights
*    Contributed papers reflecting the recent research work in the field of both ORAL and EXHIBITED
*    A varied and exciting social programme drawing its themes from London and the City and giving experts a chance to meet informally in a variety of interesting City locations

Best Paper Prize
A prize for the best exhibited paper will be awarded by the Conference Organising Committee

The Venue
The conference will be held at the City University which enjoys a prime central London location close to many of London's famous attractions including the Lloyds Building, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Sadlers Wells and the Barbican. The attractions in London's West End such as Covent Garden, Oxford Street and Leicester Square can be reached within minutes.  City's London location ensures easy access via road, rail and air.

Social Programme
An associated social programme, encompassing many of London's famous attractions will take place during the conference. This will include and informal welcome reception and the Conference Dinner which will be held on board the HMS Wellington on 24 May 2007, it is a unique floating venue with spectacular views. There will also be a trip to the famous London Eye followed by a meal in a restaurant (Limited spaces available for the restaurant).

Exhibition
An associated exhibition will be held alongside the conference. There will be a Welcome Wine Reception on Tuesday 22 May 2007 at 16:00 in the Exhibition area.
Companies who will be exhibiting are:

TSI Instruments Ltd
TSI Incorporated serves the fluid mechanics and particle diagnostics researcher with state-of-the-art measurement systems. Our Particle Image Velocimentry (PIV), Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) and Phase Doppler Particle Analysers (PDPA) systems provide flow and particle information in a wide range of applications. With a worldwide reputation for innovation and quality, TSI is adept at applying emerging technologies to meet unique measurement requirements.

Photon Lines Ltd
Photon Lines’ sells and supports low light level and high speed cameras for bio-medicine, semiconductor applications, military, aerospace and scientific research, including CCD (analogue, digital, cooled, uncooled, firewire, streak, double shutter), and high speed CMOS.  Stablised laser diode systems, alignment laser diodes, fibre lasers and laser components are also offered.

LaVision UK
LaVision manufactures a diverse range of high-end intensified, gated (down to 50 picosecond) or gain modulated (up to 1 GHz), CCD-based cameras. Plus, State-of-the-art customer-specific imaging spectroscopy and optical diagnostics systems.  Windows compatible software for device control, image aquisition, processing and data analysis.  Integrated turnkey systems are offered for Spray Analysis, on-line process control, combustion research, flow diagnostics, PIV, PTV, plasma analysis, time-resolved imaging, spectroscopy, microscopy and ultrafast imaging

Dantec Dynamics

Programme

Tuesday 22 May        Wine Reception and Exhibition Opens    16:00 - 19:00

Wednesday 23 May

Thursday 24 May

Friday 25 May

REGISTRATION FEES

3 Day Attendance

2 Day Attendance

1 Day Attendance

1. All social events are included for those registering at the Members and Non-members fee, (those attend for 1 day only are invited to the appropriate social event for that evening). The concessionary fee includes a flight on the London Eye only, places at the restaurant and Conference Dinner can be purchased seperately (See below)

Evening Meal after the London Eye Trip   £30.00
Conference Dinner                                  £70.00
Accompanying Guest Package                £150.00

The accompanying guest package includes the Wine Reception on Tuesday May, a flight on the London followed by an evening meal and the Conference Dinner (Subject to availability). Please indicate on the registration form.

* Members of the Institute of Physics
The Members rate is available to:All members of the Institute of Physics including those with applications pending

• Staff at Institute Affiliated Plus Schools
• Members of co-sponsoring Institutes and Societies
• Members of other Physics societies which have a Companion Society or other collaboration agreement with the Institute of Physics
• Members of the BAN (Business Affiliates Network)

** Concessionary Rate - Institute members
The Concessionary rate is available to student and retired members and those on a career break or a low income. (Please submit proof of status together with your registration form).

*** Non-Members
Registrants paying this fee will automatically become affiliate members of the Institute of Physics for 12 months and will receive copies of Physics World. As an affiliate member you will be entitled to attend all conferences at the member’s rate for the year and to join one technical or professional group at no extra charge.

Membership of the Institute of Physics is open to all those with an interest in Physics. For further information, please visit http://www.members.iop.org or e-mail membership@iop.org

On-line Registration
.ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
NOTE: Those registering at the member or concessionary rate will be required to submit their membership number. For members of other societies, please indicate from the drop down list to which society you belong. Note on-line registrations will be accepted only if accompanied by a valid credit of debit card; all payments will be processed securely using WorldPay. Confirmation of payment will be sent to you by e-mail once the transaction has been completed. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed.


You are strongly advised to register as soon as possible.

2.  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.

3.  Methods of payment for postal registrations
Cheque, Bank Draft -Payable to the Institute of Physics in either Pound Sterling, Euros (rate of 1.46) or US Dollar (rate of 1.80).
Bank Transfer- Payable to the Institute of Physics, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 9-13 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SE3 1DD:
UK £ - Sterling payments to account number 0253575 sort code 30-94-81
€ Euro - Payments (exchange rate 1.46 to account number 86000359, Sort Code 30-94-81
$ US Dollar - Payment (exchange rate of 1.80) to account number 11306596, Sort Code 30-94-81. A copy of the instructions to the bank should be enclosed with the Conference Registration Form.

Credit Card:Master/Visa/American Express

4.  Confirmation of Booking, Registration Enquiries Online
Details of your bookings will appear on screen prior to entering credit card details. Please print this page for your records. Registration via hard copy - You should receive confirmation of your booking within ten days of registering. If payment is not enclosed with your registration form, you will be sent a pro-forma invoice which must be paid prior to the conference.

For enquiries about your booking or payment please e-mail registrations@iop.org

5.  Cancellations 
No payment can be refunded to those cancelling after 18 May 2007. All cancellations must be made in writing (please note that we are unable to accept cancellations made over the telephone).

Key Dates

Conference Organising Committee
C Arcoumanis (City University)
K T V Grattan (City University)
E Carson (City University)
J M Nouri (City University)
T Sun (City University)
P Kyriacou (City University)
Y Yan (City University)

International Committee
M Alden (Lund Institute of Technology)
C Bae (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
M Drake (General Motors)
P Ewart (University of Oxford)
D A Greenhalgh (Cranfield University)
C Garner (Loughborough University)
N Halliwell (Loughborough University)
T Kamimoto (Tokai University )
H McCann (University of Manchester)
S Prosser (TRW Automotive)
C Schulz (University Duisburg-Essen/IVG)
R P Tatam (Cranfield University)
H Zhao (Brunel University)


Conference Organisation
The Conference is organised by the City University in collaboration with the Institute of Physics

Enquiries
Dawn Stewart
The Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London W1B 1NT, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7470 4800
Fax: +44(0) 20 7470 4900
E-mail: dawn.stewart@iop.org

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