Hi-SPEAR 2016

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19th and 20th January 2016 Synchrotron SOLEIL - L’orme des Merisiers Saint-Aubin, France

Spectroscopy is a powerful and widespread technique that can be used to elucidate the chemical make-up and the electronic and magnetic structure of materials. The energy tunability, high photon flux, small photon beams and polarization control that are delivered by synchrotron radiation facilities are extremely advantageous for the various spectroscopic tools that are used by researchers in applied research. For example, the characterization of a materials electronic structure with high-resolution is desired in order to begin to understand the complex mechanisms in play and to disentangle contributions from competing processes. These can then be employed in the development of novel materials with increased efficiencies or in the investigation of real devices under operando conditions. With higher energy resolution, greater detail can be obtained which can lead to a greater understanding of the system under study and provide the necessary knowledge to refine and develop new models.

Hi-SPEAR (Hi-resolution Spectroscopy for Applied Research) is the satellite workshop of the SOLEIL 2016 Users’ meeting that is designed to bring together researchers who use or are interested in applying high resolution spectroscopy in the fields of applied research with a strong emphasis on energy storage (fuel cells, catalysis and solar cells), micro-electronics and semiconductors, spintronic devices and the use of magnetic nanoparticles.

Various spectroscopic techniques such as Infrared spectroscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, XAFS (NEXAFS / XANES), X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism and Inelastic X-ray Scattering will all be presented and discussed during the meeting. Potentials for further developments in these fields will be greatly welcomed. Ample opportunities for discussion will be available during coffee and lunch breaks and also at the poster session.

Hi-SPEAR 2016 will take place from the 19th to the 20th January 2016. We look forward to seeing you there (Users' Meeting 2016).

 

 

Confirmed invited speakers are :

Dr. Christoph Adelmann. IMEC, Belgium.

Dr. Manuel Bibes. Unité Mixte de Physique CNRS / Thales, France.

Prof. Frank de Groot. Department of Chemistry, Utrecht University, the Netherlands.

Dr. Philippe Sainctavit. IMPMC, UMR 7590 CNRS/UPMC/IRD/MNHN, Paris et Synchrotron SOLEIL.

Prof. Jacky Even. Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rennes, France.

Prof. Guy Ouvrard.  Director of IMN, Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel.