Fourth International Topical Conference on Optical Probes of Conjugated Polymers and Photonic Crystals

15-19 February 2000
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA


This meeting will deal with optical properties of conjugated polymers, fullerenes, MX chains and superstructures. The meeting is the fourth in a series (Snowbird, 1991, Salt Lake City, 1994, San Diego 1997) and will be held in Salt Lake, Utah, recognized as one of North America's finest ski destinations and the host of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. The format will include both oral and poster presentations with no parallel oral sessions. All sessions will be scheduled for the mornings and evenings to accommodate half-day skiing packages. The conference will be sponsored by the Department of Energy and the University of Utah.

SCOPE

The scope of the conference includes optical effects in doped and undoped conjugated polymers, fullerenes-based compounds, MX chains, conjugated architectures and superstructures. Major areas to be emphasized include:

PROCEEDINGS

All accepted papers presented at the conference will be published, following refereeing procedure, in a journal to be named later.

TIME AND LOCATION

The conference will begins Tuesday evening, February 15 and continues through Saturday, February 19, 2000. The Salt Lake Marriott University Park Hotel is the conference site. This Salt Lake City is served by the Salt Lake International Airport and is within easy driving distance (within 45 minutes or less) of seven major ski resorts, including Snowbird, Alta and Park City. Salt Lake City, host of the 2002 winter games, is already prepared to host the most prestigious event of its history. Many ov the venues are already in place and open for public use. Tours of historical sites, museums and shopping are available for participants who do may not wish to ski.

REGISTRATION

Registration for the conference may be done by mail, fax (801-581-3165), E-mail at confer@admin.dce.utah.edu or electronically at conferences.utah.edu.
Registration Fees:
$400 (on or before January 31, 2000)
$425 (after January 31, 2000)
$250 Student (does NOT include proceedings)
$350 Student Package (registration, proceedings and banquet)

Mailing Address

University of Utah Conferences & Events
1901 E South Campus Dr Rm 1215
Salt Lake City UT 84112-9359 USA

Cancellation

To cancel your registration, you MUST send written notice to University of Utah Conferences & Events at the above address no later than January 31, 2000. Only cancellations made by this date will be accepted. A $40.00 administrative service charge will be assessed on all cancellations. When requesting a cancellation, ask for and retain your cancellation number. Any confirmed registrant who does not cancel by January 31, 2000 will be responsible for the entire registration fee.

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LODGING

Hotel accommodations are set aside in a block at the Salt Lake Marriott University Park Hotel and Suites located at 480 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (phone: 801-581-1000 or 800-637-4390; FAX: 801-584-3321 or E-mail to Natalie at Saltlakemarriott@sunstonehotels.com). Shuttle service from the Salt Lake International Airport to the hotel is available.