January 3-6, 2006
Tempe,
Arizona
We
are moving towards the nanoworld where the size of components for
technology is shrinking at a fast pace. Transmission
electron microscopy (TEM) and related techniques have become one of
the main characterization tools. Recent developments in instrument
design and auxiliary equipment have made it possible to synthesize,
characterize and measure properties of materials at the nanoscale,
in situ, using TEM. The main objective of this workshop is to
evaluate the current and future research programs that will benefit
from the development of techniques to observe dynamic process using
in situ electron microscopy. The findings will be published in the
form of a report that will be submitted to National Science Foundation and disseminated to
general public.
The
workshop will provide a venue for direct interaction between
researchers with diverse areas of research who use similar
techniques to develop a fundamental understanding between synthesis
processes, structure, properties and real-time evolution of nanomaterials. The interactions will be in the form of scientific
presentations, focused discussion groups and report generation. The
workshop will also provide a vehicle for the scientific community to
benefit from the instrument developments achieved by individual
research groups and/or manufacturers. The workshop format will
constitute invited presentations, discussions and writing sessions.
Graduate students/post docs are encouraged to fill out the
registration form ASAP as we will waive registration fees for 15
deserving applicants.
