2006 High Pressure, Research at Gordon Conference; June 25-30, 2006; University of New England; Biddeford, Maine

高压研究在凝聚态物质的许多领域，如物理学，化学和材料，行星科学，甚至生物学，都非常活跃。通过新的同步加速器光束线，可以快速识别新的高压相和具有未知特性的材料，从而使在极端条件下理解简单物质成为可能。新的中子源使轻材料的结构研究成为可能。计算科学的进步允许在行星内部的极端条件下预测新的结构和材料特性。戈登高压研究会议是为数不多的允许年轻和年长科学家之间进行激烈互动的会议之一。2006年会议上的报告均衡地结合了经验丰富的主要研究人员和年轻有为的科学家的最新成果。会议包括使用高压作为工具的不同领域感兴趣的主题。因此，戈登会议是一个新的灵感，思想交叉和合作的平台。所要求的资金将主要用于支持美国学生，博士后和初级教师谁否则将无法参加会议。该奖项得到了材料研究部和地球科学部的支持。

High Pressure research is growing and very active in many fields of condensed matter such as physics, chemistry and materials and planetary science and even biology. Understanding simple matter at extreme conditions has been made possible by new synchrotron beam lines that allow quick identification of new high pressure phases and materials with yet unknown properties. New neutron sources allow the structural studies of light materials. Advances in computational science allow predictions of new structures and material properties at the extreme conditions of planetary interiors. The Gordon Conference on Research at High Pressure is one of the few conferences that allows for an intense interaction between younger and older scientists. The presentations at the 2006 meeting are a balanced mix of the latest results from both experienced key researchers and younger promising scientists. Sessions include topics of interest to the diverse fields using high pressure as a tool. The Gordon Conference is therefore a platform for new inspirations, cross-fertilization of ideas, and collaborations. The requested funds will be used predominantly to support US students, post docs and junior faculty who would not otherwise be able to attend the conference. This award receives support from the Division of Materials Research and the Division of Earth Sciences.