************************************** From: Sharon Webb <swebb@xxxxxxx> ************************************** IUGG Perugia Italy 2-13 July 2007 SYMPOSIUM JSS001: Physics and Chemistry of Earth Materials Sponsoring Association: IASPEI in collaboration with: IAGA, IAVCEI, SED Insight into the physical and chemical behaviour of Earth materials is essential for the interpretation of seismological, geochemical, geodynamic, and geomagnetic observations. Experimental techniques now provide direct access to the conditions of high pressure and temperature of subducting lithospheric slabs, the transition zone, lower mantle and core. Complementary theoretical studies predict behaviour of materials under extreme conditions difficult to realise in laboratory experiments. The structure and behaviour of mineral surfaces and crystal defects, as well as the bulk properties of crystalline and molten materials, are increasingly amenable to investigation. These developments in materials science promise a better understanding of the Earth's interior - from crust to core. Papers are invited on all aspects of contemporary research into the physics and chemistry of Earth materials for more information please go to http://www.iugg2007perugia.it/abstracttype.asp Convener Designated: Ian Jackson, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia email: Ian.Jackson@xxxxxxxxxx Co-Convener Designated: Sharon Webb, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen, Germany (swebb@xxxxxxx) Invited speakers / Program group Designated Harry Green, University of California, Riverside, California, USA (harry.green@xxxxxxx) Tetsuo Irifune, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan (irifune@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) David Dobson, University College, London (d.dobson@xxxxxxxxx) Patrick Cordier, University of Lille, France, (patrick.cordier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) Artem.Oganov, ETH, Zuerich (a.oganov@xxxxxxxxxxx) ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
