Applications of Terahertz-to-Infrared Probes in Molecular and Materials Sciences, Arlinton, VA

将于2011年4月14日和15日在弗吉尼亚州阿灵顿举行的“分子和材料科学中的太赫兹到红外探测器”研讨会将为领先的专家提供一个论坛，以评估材料研究、生物物理和生物化学研究社区对先进的太赫兹到红外光源的需求。研讨会将包括一系列演讲和讨论，围绕以下五个主题：1.复杂生物分子动力学。2.气相分子光谱学。3.太赫兹-红外显微镜/纳米显微镜、纳米尺度现象、表面相互作用等4.凝聚态I-频域光谱5.凝聚态II-非线性和超快现象。研讨会将评估先进的太赫兹到红外光源的发展可能产生的潜在的更广泛的影响，无论是从它们将实现的研究，还是在对国家至关重要的领域的技术教育方面-S继续保持科学竞争力。这次会议将优先考虑女性和少数族裔科学家，由物理司、化学司、数学和物理科学局的材料研究司以及生物科学局的分子和细胞生物科学司共同资助。

The workshop "Terahertz-to-Infrared Probes in Molecular and Materials Sciences", which will be held on April 14th and 15th, 2011 in Arlington, VA, will provide a forum for leading experts to assess the need within the materials research, biophysical and biochemical research communities for advanced terahertz-to-infrared light sources. The workshop will include a mix of presentations and discussion, centered around the following five topics 1. Complex bio-molecular dynamics. 2. Molecular spectroscopy in the gas phase. 3. Terahertz-to-infrared microscopy/nanoscopy, nanoscale phenomenon, surface interactions, etc. 4. Condensed matter I - frequency domain spectroscopy 5. Condensed matter II - non-linear and ultrafast phenomena. The workshop will assess the potential broader impacts that could result from the development of advanced terahertz-to-infrared light sources, both in terms of the research that they will enable, and in terms of technical education in areas that are vital to the nation?s continued scientific competitiveness. The conference will give preference to women and minority scientists and is co-funded by the Physics, Chemistry Divisions, the Division of Materials Research in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate, and by the Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Division in the Directorate for Biological Sciences.