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| OMEG03 |
| Origin of Matter and Evolution of the Galaxies |
| November 17-19, 2003 |
| RIKEN, Wako, Saitama, Japan |
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| http://www.cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/omeg03/ |
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September 13, 2003
===== Second Circular =====
Dear Colleague,
We would like to thank those who have informed us of their interest
in this meeting in response to the first circular. This second circular
contains practical information including abstract of contribution and
the registration/accommodation form. Please read this circular carefully
and keep in mind the deadlines listed below.
For further details about the conference you are kindly requested to
visit our home page at http://www.cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/omeg03/.
We look forward to your reply in your earliest convenience.
Best regards,
OMEG03 Secretariat
Key Dates:
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Sep. 28, 2003 : Deadline for submission of abstract papers.
Oct. 6, 2003 : Information to the selected oral speakers.
Oct. 15, 2003 : Deadline for registration and accommodation.
Oct. 15, 2003 : Final circular.
Nov. 17-19, 2003 : OMEG03 symposium.
Preliminary Scientific Program:
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The preliminary scientific program and the invited speakers are
as follows.
1. Big Bang Cosmology and Primordial Nucleosynthesis
2. Nucleosynthesis in Stars
3. Novae, Supernovae, and Explosive Nucleosynthesis
4. Stellar Abundance, Galactic Chemical Evolution and
Nucleo-Cosmochronology
5. X-Rays, Gamma Rays, Cosmic Rays and Meteoritic Anomalies
6. Nuclear Equation of State and Neutron Star
7. Nuclear Cross Sections and Nuclear Data for Astrophysics
8. Weak Interaction and Neutrinos.
Invited speakers:
B. Balantekin (Wisconsin)
G. J. Mathews (Notre Dome)
P. Descouvemont (Brussels)
A. Shotter(TRIUMF)
P. Mueller (Los Alamos)
R. Tribble (Texas A&M)
C. Spitaleri (Catania)
S. Amari (Washington U.)
M. Smith (Oak Ridge)*
F. Primas(ESO)* (* to be confirmed)
Contributed Papers and Proceedings:
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We call for scientific contributions which will be selected for
oral presentations. The manuscript should be written within one page for each
title. Please send the pdf/ps file of your abstract by E-mail
(omeg03@cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp) or send a hard copy to the OMEG03 Secretariat
by postal mail.
Besides the selected oral presentations, a Three-Minute-Talk of every
poster is also planned during this symposium.
We will publish the abstract book of papers presented in the symposium.
A copy will be provided to each participant at the registration desk.
The proceedings of this conference will be published by World Scientific.
The format is available from the site at http://www.worldscientific.com.
Registration:
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The symposium registration fee is 1,000 Japanese Yen (JPY). The fee
includes participation in the scientific program of the conference,
the book of contributions, the proceedings and coffee breaks.
The registration form can be found in the last part of this circular.
Registration should be made by completing and returning the enclosed
registration form either by E-mail (omeg03@cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp), by fax,
or by postal mail to the OMEG03 Secretariat.
Accommodation:
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We have reserved single rooms with a charge of 3,300 JPY in the
Nishina Lodge. These roomes are available for the participant from
the outside of Japan. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included.
The rooms are available from the evening of November 17th to the morning of
November 20th. Requests on the rooms should be made in the registration form.
- Nishina Lodge : 3,300 JPY per night
The rooms will be assigned on the first answer first served basis.
All payment should be made by his/her own response, when checking out.
Hotel information for participant in Japan will be announced at
http://www.cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/omeg03/hotel.htm
Access from the Narita (New Tokyo) Airport:
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It takes about 2.5 hours from the Narita airport to RIKEN by train
and bus. More information is available in the web page below.
http://www.cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/omeg03/travel.htm
Financial Support:
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Some financial support will be available for students, junior
scientists, and people who have financial difficulty in coming from
outside Japan to this conference. Those who need the support should
send an E-mail request to the OMEG03 Secretariat.
Visa:
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Please check visa requirements in due time and acquire the visa
prior to your entry into Japan. Ask the nearest Japanese embassy or
consulate whether you need a visa for entering Japan. You may also
check it at the following web site.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan :
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
If you need an official letter of personal invitation for the visa
application, please contact the OMEG03 Secretariat AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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Local Organizing Committee:
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T. Kajino (NAO)
T. Kishida* (RIKEN)
S. Kubono (CNS, U. Tokyo)
T. Motobayashi (RIKEN)
K. Nomoto (U. Tokyo)
M. Terasawa* (CNS, U. Tokyo)
(* Scientific secretary)
Host Institutes:
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* Center for Nuclear Study, University of Tokyo (CNS)
* RIKEN Accelerator Research Facility (RARF)
* Division of Theoretical Astrophysics,
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAO)
Correspondence:
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Mariko TERASAWA/ Takashi KISHIDA / Shigeru KUBONO
FAX : +81-48-464-4554
Postal Address : OMEG03 Secretariat,
: Center for Nuclear Study (CNS), University of Tokyo,
: Hirosawa 2-1, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198 Japan
e-mail : omeg03@cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Home page : http://www.cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/omeg03/
We look forward to your interest in the Symposium, and to seeing
you in November.
Best regards,
OMEG03 Secretariat
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Registration and Accommodation Form
-- OMEG03 (November 17-19, 2003) --
*Please type or print in BLOCK LETTERS.
[1] NAME AND ADDRESS: [ ]Male/[ ]Female
Full Name (Family/First/Middle):
Title (Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms.): Affiliation:
Postal Address:
E-mail: Phone/Fax:
[2] CONTRIBUTED PAPER
Do you submit a contributed paper?: [ ]Yes/[ ]No/[ ]Probably
Title:
Author(s):
[3] REGISTRATION: [ ]Yes/[ ]No/[ ]Probably
[4] LODGING inside RIKEN for the participant from outside of Japan:
[ ]Nishina Lodge
Night(s) of Your Stay: [ ]November 16th, [ ]17th, [ ]18th, [ ]19th
[5] TRAVEL SCHEDULE
Airport: Arrival Date: Time: Flight Number:
Departure Date: Time: Flight Number:
* If the travel schedule is not yet fixed, please let us know
these items later when fixed.
* PLEASE SEND THIS FORM BY FAX (+81-48-464-4554), BY POSTAL MAIL
(OMEG03 SECRETARIAT), OR BY E-MAIL (omeg03@cns.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp).
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