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 C A L L F O R P A P E R S
EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PARTICLES
ON SURFACES: DETECTION, ADHESION AND REMOVAL
Providence Biltmore Hotel, Providence, Rhode Island (USA); June 24-26, 2002 |
| This will be the eighth event in the series of symposia on particles on
surfaces initiated as part of the Fine Particle Society meeting in 1986.
Particles are yield detractors in the manufacture of sophisticated and
sensitive electronic components and are very undesirable in many
other technologies. Contamination of optical surfaces and shorting of
microelectronic circuits by conducting particles, among other
concerns, underscore the importance of particle detection, adhesion
and removal. On the other hand, however, |
in certain instances particle adhesion to surfaces is
necessary. The purpose of this symposium is to address
the vast ramifications of particles on solid surfaces by
bringing together specialists in many allied fields to
discuss their latest findings and to identify areas for
further investigation. Various types of substrates and
particles --metals, oxides, glass, and polymers-- will be
covered. The technical program will comprise both invited
and contributed papers ranging from topical overviews to
original research and industrial applications. |
The symposium will emphasize the following topics:
- Sources and mechanisms of particle contamination
- Factors that influence particle adhesion: chemistry,
topography, shape, size, relative humidity, medium, etc.
- Particle adhesion measurement techniques
- Detection, identification and characterization of particles
on surfaces
- Techniques for particle removal
- Implications of particle contamination
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This symposium is being organized under the direction of
Dr. K. L. Mittal, Editor, Journal of Adhesion Science and
Technology by MST Conferences, LLC. A proceedings
volume is planned for this symposium and further details
will be provided in due course. Please notify the
conference chairman of your intentions to present a paper
as early as possible. An abstract of about 200 words
should be sent by February 1, 2002 to the conference
chairman by any of the following methods:
E-mail: rhl@mstconf.com
FAX: 212-656-1016
Regular mail:
Dr. Robert H. Lacombe
Conference Chairman
3 Hammer Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
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