Evenimente
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• UK Semiconductors 2012, an annual conference on all aspects of semiconductor research, 4th-5th July 2012, Abstract submission deadline 13th April 2012 http://uksemiconductors.com/
• Intensive Training on Entrepreneurship in Photonics, 5 - 14 March 2012 Brussels, Belgium http://photonics21.org/download/Events/EntrepreneurshipInPhotonics2012.pdf
• Photonics21 Annual Meeting 2012, 27-28 March 2012 - Bruxelles, Belgium http://photonics21.org/index.php
• ADME and Predictive Toxicology, 13 to 14 March 2012, Munich, Germany
  http://selectbiosciences.com/conferences/index.aspx?conf=ADMEPT2012
  

Cursuri
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• Nanolaboratories: physics and chemistry of small-molecule endofullerenes, 15-16 March 2012 [...]
  
• Nanotechnology Books: Graphene: Carbon in Two Dimensions
  Author: Mikhail I. Katsnelson
  Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  Graphene is the thinnest known material, a sheet of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal cells a single atom thick, and yet stronger than diamond. It has potentially significant applications in nanotechnology, 'beyond-silicon' electronics, solid-state realization of high-energy phenomena and as a prototype membrane which could revolutionise soft matter and 2D physics. In this book, leading graphene research theorist Mikhail Katsnelson presents the basic concepts of graphene physics. Topics covered include Berry phase, topologically protected zero modes, Klein tunneling, vacuum reconstruction near supercritical charges, and deformation-induced gauge fields. The book also introduces the theory of flexible membranes relevant to graphene physics and discusses electronic transport, optical properties, magnetism and spintronics. Standard undergraduate-level knowledge of quantum and statistical physics and solid state theory is assumed. This is an important textbook for graduate students in nanoscience and nanotechnology and an excellent introduction for physicists and materials science researchers working in related areas.

Competitii de proiecte
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Internationale

• EUMINAfab Specific Call – Open March 1st to June 30th, 2012
  

  EUMINAfab is a European Research Infrastructure for micro-nano fabrication of functional structures and devices out of a knowledge-based multimaterials' repertoire.

  Specific Call: Micro nano technologies are key technologies relevant to a broad range of application areas in the areas of Health, Energy & Environment, ICT, Optics & Photonics, Characterisation & Metrology. Additionally requests for access to one or more of our installations can be made via our Standard Call.
  Details are available and applications can be made via the form on our web portal www.euminafab.eu.
  Further information can also be made by contacting project coordinator Susan Anson:
  

  • Mail: susan.anson@kit.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Phone: +49 (721) 608 28103

  The project funding includes coverage of the access costs for users. Users from research organisations and in particular SMEs from European member and associated states are welcome to apply, even travel costs can be covered.