Theme:   

Ion beam techniques have already played key roles in the world's basic research and advanced technologies.  How might ion beam research address the world's future grand challenges?

 

Focus topics include:

 

Emerging Research Fields:

§         Single molecule analytical and synthetic chemistry

§         DNA sequencing and modification

New Analytical or Process Applications having Global Impact:

§        Molecular memories, sensors, device integration, thermoelectric conversion, photonics

§         New instruments for drug testing, dating, nuclear medicine, environmental and forensic applications

§         New approaches for imaging and analysis

§         New manufacturing tools that are cost-effective, robust, highly reliable, and fast

Basic Science:

§         Advanced simulation and modeling; ab initio 3D dynamics from very low to very high energies,   arbitrary charge state, molecules and clusters; kinetics of defects, interfaces and surfaces; realistic      complex host materials;  new computing paradigms; algorithms; supercomputers

§         Advanced ion optics design

 

Summary Report:

We plan to prepare and publish a concise Summary Report that reflects ideas and discussions on this topic, drawn from the whole Workshop, and including especially the Panel Discussion session.   All participants are urged to think about these themes in advance, and to fearlessly express their wild ideas at any time - including during their own presentations and within the Panel Discussion session.

Meeting Organizers