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 C A L L F O R P A P E R S
NINTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PARTICLES
ON SURFACES: DETECTION, ADHESION AND REMOVAL
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, June 16 - 18, 2004 |
| This will be the ninth 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 January
10, 2004 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: 845-226-1393; 845-227-7026
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