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 C A L L F O R P A P E R S
TENTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PARTICLES
ON SURFACES: DETECTION, ADHESION AND REMOVAL
Toronto, Canada, June 19 - 21, 2006 |
| This will be the tenth 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.
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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
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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
- Thermodynamics of particle removal including
interactions with fluids, electrolytes and solvents
- Removal of bacteria/viruses considered as particles
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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 January 15, 2006
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
Contact by phone: 845-897-1654; 845-227-7026
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