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In the second and third lectures the physical principles of plasma and laser acceleration will be given, together with an outline of experimental activity going on the the laboratories.
New topic, proposed for 2006.
It falls more within AB; given recent attitudes in declining to contribute to one of our cycles, it may be difficult to find contributors again this time. But we can try.... Seed by Ezio and Steffano?
21-mar-2006: abstract by Ezio
Nanotechnology offers possible solutions to many current problems by means of smaller, lighter, faster and better performing materials, components and systems. It is also expected to make some essential contributions to solving global and environmental challenges by realising more specific-to-use products and processes, save resources and lower waste and emissions.
In the four billion years of its existence, nature has created some astounding solutions to the problems it has encountered. One typical feature: life structures its matter down to the finest detail, right down to the level of the atom. This is what nanotechnologists also aim to do. The lectures will review some of the instruments, processes and applications of nanotechnologies, like scanning probes, material design on the nanoscale, nanoelectronics and information technology, transport, energy end the environment, medicine and biology, sport and leisure.
New topic, proposed for 2006.
Survey through those fields taking direct benefit from it.
19-mar-2006: abstract by Marco
Topic proposed and run in 2002.
A regularly popular subject. We could rescue lecture material and speakers from the CAS Acc.School; the name of Benvenuti was mentioned as a possible lecturer. Ezio and Steffano to work on him?
15-mar-2006: From Steffano - in 2002 Benvenuti, Hilleret, and Strubin were the speakers, but this could be updated as a function of the availability of lecturers from the CAS course.
Proposed in 2005.
15-Feb-2005: Format (several speakers? 5 sessions?) to be consolidated nearer the time.
feb-2006: carried over for consideration
Proposed in 2000 and 2004.
WG members propose to merge it with E3 by becoming one (maybe the first) of its lectures. Stefano proposes to address this with Ezio Todesco (proponent of E3).
3-Feb-2005: Ezio proposes to keep it split from E3. Stefano supports this and is confident to find a lecturer through his contacts.
Feb-2006: carried over from last term for consideration
Proposed in 2005.
15-Feb-2005: Michel does not have particular contacts. Stefano knows somebody from Lufthansa/HH who could give one of the lectures (in the area of materials). To be discussed in the light of voting results.
feb-2006: carried over for consideration,
What kind of blend will be required over the next decades? At which pace will each technology yield acceptable enough results to turn into production?
New topic, proposed for 2006.
To follow on the "Solar Energy" cycle being held this year. We will resort to CIEMAT contacts again
The course will review and discuss the technical and economical aspects of these projects, and present the emerging challenges of future "megaprojects".
New topic, proposed for 2006.
Ideas for speakers would come naturally from those involved in current constructions
Challenges in the construction of particularly large
- bridges: http://www.didyouknow.org/bridges.htm
http://bridgepros.com/projects/Strait_of_Messina_Bridge/- skyscrapers:
http://www.skyscraper.org/tallest/tallest.htm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/story/0,3605,1655977,00.html- tunnels:
http://home.no.net/lotsberg/
http://www.swisspolitics.org/fr/news/index.php?page=dossiers_inhal t&dossier_id=153
21-mar-2006: abstract by Steffano
New topic, proposed for 2006.
We will resort to the advice of CERN's Sailing Club for possible lecturers
26-mar-2006: abstract proposed by Marco
Our intention is to invite experts from WHO to offer us a basic scientific understanding of the phenomena.
New topic, proposed for 2006.
The natural source of lecturers is at OMS. Miguel met recently Isabelle Nuttall, Programme Manager at WHO. Maybe her or one of her colleagues as lecturer.
The influence of globalization on the ways of producing, distributing and consuming goods is presented. Boundary conditions imposed on the production and on the consumption by the social, political, and cultural structures of the different societies are discussed.
New topic, proposed for 2006.
We think of asking Davide about his lecturers of the "Physicists in Finance" session, and pull the rope from there
Proposed in 2004. Some WG members support retaining this topic in spite of its low score at last term. To be confirmed by Fritz Szoncso that he can continue being the proponent of this topic.
8-Feb-2005: Fritz has identified someone at Philips who could lecture the topic.
Feb-2006: carried over for consideration.