ICSM 2012 - International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism -ICSM 2012

This unique international conference, ICSM2012 , will be interdisciplinary forum for exchange of knowledge on the latest experimental results and theoretical advances in superconductivity and magnetism. The program will be designed in order i) to bring together world recognized experts whose diverse expertise should stimulate discussions and push cutting edge research and collaborations. ii) Explore some of the big challenges and convergences raised by “unconventional” superconductors and magnetic materials. The selected specific topics are those whose emergence and rapid development thought to be most relevant in making definite progress and open new directions. Moreover, organizing team will make every effort so that all important issues will be addressed clearly during the unhampered discussions which will be the hallmarks of ICSM2012.
High critical temperature superconductivity in cuprates raises the crucial point of the role of doping in addressing any mechanism. Whether lightly doped cuprates are inherently different from heavily doped, cuprates -presumably more conventional- requires scrutinizing the phase diagram and the nature of the pseudogap phase. The interplay between superconductivity, magnetism, quantum critically -most effectively studied in heavy fermions, and in rapid evolution in this field- may be central in both theoretical and experimental approaches.
We also consider workshops on MgB2 and Fe based superconductors during the conference. All these phenomena may be thought of as pertaining to the concept of emergence of new states of matter out of complex interactions.
The search for new functional materials is a hallmark of the field. Superconductivity and magnetism at the nanoscale (e.g. carbon nanotubes and nanodevices), nanoparticles and nano structures will also be addressed, as a key for new developments. We also consider sessions for spintronics, device physics, spin valves and giant magnetoresistive devices, hard discs for personal computers and other hot topics in magnetism.
The program will consist of plenary, invited and contributed papers falling broadly within the scope of the conference. Some of the invited papers may be tutorial in nature from keynote speakers, while others will review recent work in specialized fields. Nominations for invited speakers will be accepted until 15 July 2011 through conference website only (www.icsm2012.org). All are encouraged to submit suggestions. The Program Committee consist of assigned session chairs who may also select contributed abstracts for upgrade to invited status.
We will strongly encourage speakers to emphasize the presentation of new, unpublished work. We will ensure that discussions enlighten the outcome and the unsolved questions, and explore new directions. We also strongly encourage those from groups underrepresented in science to apply (some funding has been earmarked for young members of these groups). The conference platform involving educational courses prior to ICSM2012 (April 24-28) will be a unique opportunity for young scientists to gain information, training and experience in their skilled field from the world class best established scientists and experts. We are confident that with such an experience before the conference, they will be able to follow the high level presentations at the conference and benefit more for their careers.
We are very fortunate to have secured Istanbul-Kumburgaz Artemis Marin Princess Hotel (5*) with a contract special to our participants as a conference venue hotel. Kumburgaz is a small town with a pedestrian friendly coast about 40 km away from the old city of Istanbul, while participants can also enjoy the large city feel. Istanbul is located between Europe and Asia, and easily accessible by air, train and car.
The previous two conferences of this series of events were held in Antalya 2008 and 2010. Numerous high level scientists and more than 1000 international delegates from 52 countries participated in these conferences! All participants consider the conferences as outstanding successes by all accounts. This third conference promises to be a much larger event with wider participation in the form of invited, oral and poster presentations and an associated commercial exhibition.
During the conference participants will have the opportunity to both network and interact and collaborate with leaders and decision makers in the field of superconductivity and magnetism in addition to the bonus discovery of Istanbul.
We look forward to welcoming you in Istanbul in spring-the most pleasant season.