<div style="text-align: justify;"> <p>In accordance with the increasing roles of JVSS making commitments to global activities in academia and industry related to vacuum and surface science, the council of JVSS has made a decision on this occasion to incrementally internationalize the JVSS Annual meeting. In this annual meeting, all participants are expected to follow the guideline as listed below:</p> </div> <ul style="margin-left:20px"> <li><strong>Level A : </strong>To make the presentation in English<br /> &emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&nbsp;(to be highly encouraged)</li> <li><strong>Level B : </strong>To prepare the presentation slides and posters in English<br /> &emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&nbsp;(obligated to make the best efforts)</li> <li><strong>Level C : </strong>To prepare the abstract in English<br /> &emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&nbsp;(to be required)</li> </ul> <p style="color:#00f;text-align:justify"> The oral and poster presenters in "general sessions" are obligated to make the best efforts to prepare their presentation slides and posters in English, and may make the presentation in Japanese, but highly encouraged to do so in English.<br /> 一般セッションの口頭発表者およびポスター発表者は、発表スライドおよびポスターを出来るだけ英語で作成するようお願いします。また,<b style="color:#f00">日本語での発表は可能ですが,英語での発表が推奨</b>されます。</p> <p style="text-align:justify"> In the <a href="https://hackmd.io/-kTkFBQsSymoSnqG18fU2Q#division"><b>sessions organized by the divisions</b></a>, as listed below, there can be the cases in which the official language is English: <br /> 下記の<a href="https://hackmd.io/-kTkFBQsSymoSnqG18fU2Q#division"><b>分科会主催のセッション</b></a>では、公用語が英語の場合もあります。ご注意ください。 </p> <b>English only</b> &emsp;Soft-Nanotechnology (ソフトナノテクノロジー研究部会)<br/>&emsp;Science of Friction (摩擦の科学研究部会)<br />&emsp;Probe Microscopy (プローブ顕微鏡研究部会)<br/> <b>English partly</b> &emsp;Electrode Surface Science (電極表面科学研究部会)<br/>&emsp;Sputtering and Plasma Processes (スパッタリングおよびプラズマプロセス技術部会)<br/>&emsp;Microbeam Analysis (マイクロビームアナリシス技術部会)<br/> <b>Japanese only</b> &emsp;Synchrotron Radiation Surface Science (放射光表面科学研究部会)<br/>&emsp;Surface Analysis (表面分析研究部会)<br/>&emsp;Data-Driven Surface Science (データ駆動表面科学研究部会)<br/>&emsp;Vacuum Technologies (真空技術部会) <div style="text-align: justify;">The Organizing Committee would much appreciate the understanding and cooperation of all participants.</div> <!-- ------------------------------------ --> <div style="margin: 20px 0px 16px;padding-bottom:0.1em;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#00ced1;font-size: 1.2em;color:#00ced1;font-weight:bold"><strong>Qualification</strong></div> <p><strong>Speakers for general sessions are limited to <span style="color:#FF0000">JVSS members</span>.</strong> If you are not a member, please apply for membership (<a href="https://www.jvss.jp/jpn/introduction/join.php" target="blank">Visit website</a>).</p> <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Notice:</strong> JVSS cordially welcomes presentations and participations from the <span style="color:#FF0000"><strong>Asian academic societies and associations</strong>*</span> that have established cooperation with JVSS. In the JVSS Annual Meeting, their memberships are qualified to be equivalent to JVSS members. <p><span style="color:#FF0000; font-size:15px">*Asian academic societies and associations :</span></p> <table style="margin-top:-10px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:90px"><span style="font-size:15px">China</span></td> <td><a href="http://www.chinesevacuum.com/"><span style="font-size:15px">Chinese Vacuum Society (CVS)</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:15px">Korea</span></td> <td><a href="https://www.kvs.or.kr/"><span style="font-size:15px">Korean Vacuum Society (KVS)</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:15px">Indonesia</span></td> <td><a href="https://sumbagsel-fisika.id/"><span style="font-size:15px">Physical Society of Indonesia (PSI)</span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:15px">Philippines</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:15px"><a href="http://vacuumphilippines.org/">Vacuum Society of the Philippines (VSP)</a><br /> <a href="https://spp-online.org/">Physics Society of the Philippines (SPP)</a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:15px">Taiwan</span></td> <td><span style="font-size:15px"><a href="http://www.taiwanvacuum.org/">Taiwan Vacuum Society (TVS)</a><br /> <a href="https://tact.org.tw/">Taiwan Association for Coating and Thin Film Technology (TACT)</a></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="margin: 20px 0px 16px;padding-bottom:0.1em;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#00ced1;font-size: 1.2em;color:#00ced1;font-weight:bold"><strong>Oral presentation</strong></div> <ul style="margin-left:38px"> <li>Only a projector can be used during the lecture.</li> <li>Please bring your own laptop computer.</li> <li>Please make sure to check the connection before the session starts.</li> <li>Laser pointers will be provided at the venue.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-left:15px"><strong>Presentation time</strong></p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="margin-left:35px; margin-top:-5px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left">Invited</td> <td style="text-align:left">&nbsp; 30 min. (Talk: 25 min, Q&amp;A: 5 min.)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left">Requested</td> <td style="text-align:left">&nbsp; 30 min. (Talk: 25 min, Q&amp;A: 5 min.)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left">Normal</td> <td style="text-align:left">&nbsp; 15 min. (Talk: 10 min, Q&amp;A: 5 min.)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="margin: 20px 0px 16px;padding-bottom:0.1em;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#00ced1;font-size: 1.2em;color:#00ced1;font-weight:bold"><strong>Poster presentation</strong></div> <ul style="margin-left:38px"> <li style="text-align:justify">Panel size is 1800 mm (H) x 900 mm (W). A0 size posters are recommended.</li> <li style="text-align:justify">Posters should be fixed to the panel with pushpins. Pushpins will be provided at the venue.</li> <li style="text-align:justify">Posters can be displayed from the morning of the presentation day.</li> <li style="text-align:justify">Please remove your poster immediately after the poster session.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-left:15px"><strong>Presentation time</strong></p> <p style="margin-left:35px; text-align:justify">Half of the poster session will be designated as core time. Please stay in front of your poster during the core time. Core time does not apply to award applicants.</p> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="margin-left:15px; width:500px"> <tbody> <tr> <th style="text-align:center; width:100px">Date</th> <th style="text-align:center; width:100px">Poster #</th> <th style="text-align:left">&emsp;Time</th> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center">Oct. 31st</td> <td style="text-align:center">ODD</td> <td style="text-align:left">&emsp;To be announced.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center">Oct. 31st</td> <td style="text-align:center">EVEN</td> <td style="text-align:left">&emsp;To be announced.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center">Nov. 1st</td> <td style="text-align:center">ODD</td> <td style="text-align:left">&emsp;To be announced.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center">Nov. 1st</td> <td style="text-align:center">EVEN</td> <td style="text-align:left">&emsp;To be announced.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="text-align: right; margin-top:5px"><span style="font-size:16px"><em>Presenters are encouraged to provide explanations whenever possible,<br /> even if it is not during the core time.</em></span></div> <div style="margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 0.1em; border-bottom: 1px solid #00ced1; font-size: 1.2em; color:#00ced1; font-weight: bold;"><strong>Sessions</strong></div> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="cktable" style="font-size:13px; width:570px"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="row" style="text-align:center; width:32%"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Surface Science /<br /> Physical Property<br /> (SS1)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Electronic states, Electronic/optical properties, Photovoltaic conversion, Magnetism, Condensed-matter theory, Quantum effect, Coherence, Electron correlation, Nano-tribology, Superconductivity, Density wave, Topological insulator, Computational science </strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Surface Science /<br /> Chemical Property<br /> (SS2)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Surface chemical reactions, Adsorption/Desorption, Diffusion, Phase transition, Electrode surface, Reactivity, Reaction field, Reaction mechanism, Reaction dynamics, Catalyst, Photocatalyst, Mesopore materials, Nano reaction field, Micro reaction system, Electrochemistry, Computational science </strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Surface Science /<br /> Structure<br /> (SS3)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Surface reconstruction/superstructure, Atomic/molecular manipulation, MEMS, Lithography, Surface modification, FIB, Beam technology, Plasma processing, Computational science </strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Surface Analysis /<br /> Applied Surface Science /<br /> Evaluation Technique<br /> (ASS)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Electron/ion/X-ray spectroscopy, Synchrotron radiation, Interfacial spectroscopy, Holography, Time-resolved measurement, Probe microscopy, Microscopic spectroscopy, Atom probe, Electron microscopy, Single molecule spectroscopy, Surface diffraction, Operando spectroscopy, LEEM, PEEM, Positron measurement, TERS, Non-linear spectroscopy, Vibrational spectroscopy, Microbeam analysis, Standardization, Surface treatment, Experimental technology, Electron sources, Theoretical calculation </strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Surface Engineering<br /> (SE)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Surface modificaiton, Coating, Superhydrophobic, Superhydrophilic, Thermal spraying, Corrosion protection, Sintering,&nbsp;Carburizing, Bonding,&nbsp;Tribology </strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Vacuum Science<br /> Technology<br /> (VST)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Vacuum pump, Vacuum measurement, Vacuum materials, Flow analysis, Gas emission, Extremely-high vacuum, Accelerator, Applied vacuum technology, Vacuum process in general</strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Thin Film<br /> (TF)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Thin film property/structure, Analysis technology, Fabrication technology, Magnetic thin film, Thin film applications </strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Low-dimensional<br /> Material /<br /> Nanostructure /<br /> Nanomaterial<br /> (LD / NS / NM)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Nanostructure, Nanophysical property, Nano-scale measurement, Nanotubes, Two-dimensional materials (graphene, TMD, silicene, etc.), Clusters, Zeolites </strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Semiconductor / &nbsp; Magnetic,Electronic, Photonic devices / Electronic Material Processing<br /> (EMP / MI / MS)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Semiconductor, Organic semiconductor, Organic electronic device, Spintronics, Dielectric thin films, Oxide thin films, Laser, Quantum dot, Quantum wire, Quantum well, Superlattice, Interface, Hybrid material, Vacuum device, Solar cell, CVD process, Etching process, Computational Science</strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Plasma Science &amp; Technology<br /> (PST)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Plasma measurement/source/processing, Sputtering, Ion technology, Nuclear fusion, Plasma applications </strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Soft Matter /<br /> Biomaterial<br /> (SO / BI)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Organic/polymer/biopolymer materials, Biotechnology, Biodevices, Biosensors, DNA devices, Protein chips, Single molecule bioinformation, Molecular recognition, Biomolecule,&nbsp;Artificial organs, Colloids, Computational science </strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Environmental Material /<br /> Energy Material<br /> (SU・EN)</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Secondary battery, Solar cell, Environmental catalyst, Photocatalyst, Fuel cell, Environmental purification catalyst, Biomass, Energy, Environmental load reduction technology, Space-related technology, Computational science</strong></span></td> </tr> <!-- --> <tr> <th scope="row"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Others</strong></span></th> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px">&nbsp;</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="margin: 20px 0px 16px;padding-bottom:0.1em;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#00ced1;font-size: 1.2em;color:#00ced1;font-weight:bold"><strong>Inquiries</strong></div> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Secretariat of JVSS 2023<br /> Ishikawa Bldg. 5F,&nbsp;5-25-16 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo&nbsp;113-0033, Japan<br /> Tel: +81-3-3812-0266</span><br /> <span style="font-size:16px">E-mail: taikai2023@jvss.jp</span></p> <span style="font-size:14px"> </span></div>