The aim of the conferences is to provide a forum
for
exchange of knowledge in a high interdisciplinary field and to bring
together national and international scientists working in academic and
applied research in the field of solid state physics
and materials science for constructive interactions. A parallel
workshop in selected specific topics is organized parallel to the scientific
activities of the conference.
The topics to be covered in the
conferences are:
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Semiconductor physics and devices.
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Metal physics.
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Superconductivity.
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Law-temperature physics.
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Thin films and surface physics.
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Photonic and Optoelectronic Materials and
devices.
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Magnetism and Magneto-optics.
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Crystallography and Amorphography.
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Polymer physics.
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Optical Properties and Spectroscopy.
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Solar Energy materials and devices.
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Surface physics.
The First
conference was held 1978 in
Cairo. Since then, the more recent conferences
and workshops were held atdifferent sites in Egypt covering almost the whole
country
₪ The VIII Conference: 24-27 February 1985, Minia, Egypt.
₪ Egypt Workshop on Photovoltaic Conversions: 16-20 November 1986,
Middle-East Research Center, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
The fundamental and advanced topics related to
the Physics of Photovoltaic Conversion are of scientific and technological
importance for developing countries looking forward for using
nonconventional energy sources, The workshop took place in the frame of
scientific cooperation between the International Centre of Theoretical
Physics (ICTP, Italy) and developing nations.
₪ The IX Conference: March 1986, Ismailia, Egypt.
₪ The X Conference: March 1987, Alexandria,
Egypt.
₪ The XI Conference: March 1988, Mansoura,
Egypt.
₪ The XII Conference:2-9 June1989, St.
Katherine–Sinai,Egypt.
₪ The XIII Conference:20-26 January 1990, Sohag–Qena,
Egypt.
₪ The XIV Conference:19-25 January 1991, Aswan,
Egypt.
Workshop on High Temperature Superconductivity:
The program included lectures to provide useful background on theory,
technology and applications of high temperature
superconductors.
₪ The XV Conference: 18-22 January 1992, Fayoum & Shebin Al-Kome, Egypt.
Egyptian German Workshop on H. T. Superconductivity:
The topics covered physics, chemistry, theory, engineering and applications
of this new materials.
₪ The XVI Conference: 9-14 January 1993, Minia,
Egypt.
Workshop on Computer Interfaces in Solid State Research:
The workshop was organized to cover the soft- and hard-ware methodology,
data control and acquisition as well as data processing and analysis of
available packages. Advanced lectures and lab experiments were presented.
Seminar on Physics Education:
It was conducted by leaders of education in El-Minia
Governorate and University Professors to discuss the promotion of teaching
physics in pre-university education.
₪ The XVII Conference: 15-20 March 1994, Cairo,
Egypt. In cooperation with the First International Spring School & Symposium
on Advances in Materials Science, Atomic Energy Authority.
₪ The XVIII Conference: 22-26 January 1995, Suez
– Red Sea, Egypt.
Workshop on Spectrally Selective Thin Films For Solar Applications:
It included studies on tailoring of the static and the dynamic optical
properties of thin film coatings and their applications.
₪ The XIX Conference: 13-17 March 1996, Ismailia, Egypt.
Workshop on Physics of Non-Crystalline Solids:
From the point of view of the fundamental physics, noncrystalline materials
exhibit many properties which are not shared by crystalline ones. There has
been an increasing interest in noncrystalline materials as new materials of
considerable technologicalapplications are produced in an amorphous form.
₪ The XX Conference: 5-9 November 1997, Luxor,
Egypt.
Workshop on New Materials:
The workshop covered the science and art of some astonishing new materials,
such as: superconductors, fiber glass, bioceramics, materials for solar
selective coatings, new polymers, quasi- and nano-crystals, Fullerenes and
carbon based materials, composites, materials for storage systems and
sensors, intelligent materials, ..... and many others.
₪ The XXI Conference: 23-26 February 1999, Mansoura, Egypt.
Workshop on Silicon Technology in
Optoelectronics:
The need for efficient Si-based optical functions (visible and infrared light
sources, waveguides, modulators, amplifiers and detectors) to be integrated
with Si-electronic functions had driven intense research on the physical
properties and performance of various Si-based materials (nanocrystals,
porous Si and doped Si, for example) and a large variety of device
structure.
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The XXII Conference: 18-23 March 2001, Hurghada – Red sea, Egypt.
Workshop on Advanced Materials:
The potential, capabilities and limitations of modern technology are defined
through the basic properties of newly developed materials. The objective of
this workshop is to present a medium for interaction between solid state and
materials scientists, to promote collaborative efforts and enhance their
role in improving: energy efficiency and environment. In addition, because
of the rapidlygrowing interdependence of materials and technology, the
workshop has thought the participation of international figures in the area
of developing new materials as well as materials scientists and engineering.
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The XXIII Conference: 28 Sept. - 2 Oct. 2002, Sharm El-Shikh – Sinai, Egypt.
Workshop on Physics and Application Potential of
Functional Ceramic Thin Films:
With the discovery of superconductivity at temperatures well above 20K, the
materials physics community was facing the challenge to fabricate thin films
of complex oxides. The prototype materials are the high temperature
superconductors, the colossal
magnetoresistance, ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials materials as
representatives.
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The XXIV Conference: 22-26 February 2004, Safaga – Red Sea, Egypt.
Workshop on Photonic Materials and Optoelectronic
Devices:
The purpose of this workshop is to appreciate and raise the awareness of
Photonics and Optoelectronics that have become dominant research fields and
have impact on basic as well as
commercial areas.
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The XXV
Conference on Solid State Physics and Materials Science, 6 -10 March 2005,
Luxor, Upper Egypt
Workshop on Photonic Materials and
Optoelectronic Devices (II):
The purpose of this workshop is to appreciate and raise the awareness of
Photonics and Optoelectronics that have become dominant research fields and
have impact on basic as well as
commercial areas.
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The XXVI Conference on Solid State Physics and
Materials Science & Workshop on Nanostructures: Science, Fabrication,
Characterization and Devices (Eg-MRS 2006)
10 -14 September 2006 Alexandria, Egypt
The
Egyptian Materials Research Society