CO-DIRECTORS:
Sylwester J. Rzoska, Professor dr hab.
Dept. of Biophysics and Molecular Physics, Institute of Physics Silesian University, ul. Uniwersytecka 4, 40-007 Katowice, Poland
+48 32 2588211 ext.1628/+48 32 2588431/rzoska@us.edu.pl
Vitaly Zhelezny, Professor
State Academy of Refrigeration, Odessa, Ukraine
048 2654148 or +048 2663264 / +048 2238931 / e-mail:zhelezny@paco.net
CO-SPONSORED BY:
Silesian University, Katowice, Poland
Polish Chemical Society, Katowice
Sigma-Aldrich, Poland
Date :
May 10 - 14 (arrival evening 9th May, leaving morning 15th May) 2003
Location :
Jaszowiec - Ustron, province: Silesia (Beskidy mountains), Poland (90 km from Katowice International Airport (Poland))
Hotel Jaskolka, ul. Zdrojowa 10, 43-450 Ustron, Poland
tel. + 48 (033) 854-48-40, 854-15-59 tel./fax + 48 (033) 854-29-29
jaskolka@cedler.com.pl
Objective :
To discuss the application of nonlinear dielectric spectroscopy and relative experimental methods for studying static and dynamic properties of complex liquids/soft matter (e.g. critical mixtures, supercooled/superpressed liquids, polymer blends, liquids crystals, bio-liquids, ...) with particular attention to the possible broad fundamental and technological applications. To the best of the author's knowledge this may be the first meeting covering these problems.
Type of Workshop :
mainly invitation; advertising on Web-site (http://uranos.cto.us.edu.pl/~arwnlin)
Transportation :
On 9th May, in the evening, the bus near the Institute of Physics in Katowice will wait for all participants. The bus from Pyrzowice Airport to Katowice will be waiting for the plane from Frankfurt at 6.40 p. m. (9th May). It will go to the conference site from the front of Institute of Physics, Uniwersytecka 4 at 7.45 p. m. Additional transportation is planned for participants who arrive on Saturday (10th) or Sunday (11th). After the conference, on Thursday 15th May, an excursion to Cracow (the medieval capital of Poland) and Museum Oswiecim - Auschwitz is also possible on request. This event is beyond the conferens. The cost (don't covered by organizers, covered by each participant who will take part in this excursion) 50 - 100 Euro (the final cost depends on the number of participants taking part in the event). If you are interested in the latter event send the message as soon as possible.
How to get to Ustron individually :
Buses go from the main bus station in Katowice (Polish name: 'Dworzec Autobusowy', ul. Piotra Skargi).
Trains go from Katowice railway station. One should get out at Ustron station and take a taxi to the conference site. The cost of the taxi is approximately 15 PLN (4 Euro).
Hotel :
A hotel before/after ARW NATO in Katowice may be reserved. The cost (not covered by organizers): 120 PLN (room with breakfast).
Excursions :
On Tuesday a few-hour-trip around Beskidy Mountains is planned with a folklore event "Zbojnicka Chata" (Highlander's Rubber Shelter) at the end.
Refunding :
The accomodation is free (covered by ARW NATO grant) for all registered participants. Travel costs for registered participants may be partially refund, based on the most economical transportation in fares. Please take copies of tickets, boardpasses, etc.
Weather in May :
As a general rule, the weather in Poland is changeable. The temperature in May can go as high as 30 oC , but it can also drop to 10 oC, so you should take both light and warm clothes. It is usually sunny but there can be occasional heavy showers so do not forget to bring a raincoat and an umbrella. These are the weather extremes in May, but usually this month is associated (in Poland) with temperatures around 20 oC and a cloudless sky.
Currency : zloty (PLN)
After conference publication :
The contributions present at the ARW NATO will be published in the book by Kluwer. The participants are kindly request to deliver a camera - ready copie (camera_ready_ARW.pdf) on diskette or via e-mail as an '*.rtf' or '*.doc' or Tex file.
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