Dear All,
We would like to share latest information regarding two
Crystallographic workshops which will take place at the University of
Patras, (Patras, Greece).
• International Workshop 1: Fundamentals of Crystallography (1-7 April
2013)
Tutor: Prof. Carmelo Giacovazzo
Place: Achaia Beach Hotel
(http://www.airotel.gr/greek/hotel/achaia_beach_hotel)
Topics to be covered include:
Space group symmetry; the metric matrix; the reciprocal lattice;
mathematical background: the concept of convolution and Fourier
Transform; mathematical model of a lattice and of a crystal; scattering
from atomic electrons, atoms, molecules; crystal diffraction: the Laue
condition; the structure factor; reflection and limiting spheres;
symmetry in reciprocal space: Laue groups, symmetry restricted phase
reflections, systematic absences, determination of the space groups; the
calculation of the electron density; crystallographic Least Squares.
• International Workshop 2: Powder & Electron Crystallography
(8-12 July 2013)
Tutors: Detlef Beckers, Corrado Cuocci, Andrew N. Fitch, Mauro Gemmi,
Carmelo Giacovazzo, Fabia Gozzo, Irene Margiolaki, Stavros Nicolopoulos,
Rosanna Rizzi, Robert B. Von Dreele & Jonathan P. Wright.
Place: Conference & Cultural Centre, UPAT
(http://www.confer.upatras.gr/)
Topics to be covered include:
FOR Powder Crystallography: powder diffraction (experimental methods,
sample preparation, detectors, synchrotron radiation), the unit cell
determination, full pattern powder decomposition, space group
determination, ab initio and non ab initio phasing techniques for
powder diffraction data, computer applications. Protein Powder
Diffraction: Overview, methods & applications.
FOR Electron Crystallography: The physical bases of the electron
diffraction and their special features with respect to X-ray and neutron
diffraction. The experimental diffraction methods : elements of
electron microscopy, traditional diffraction techniques and modern ones
(the Precession Electron Diffraction (PED) and the Automated
Diffraction Tomography (ADT) methods). Phasing via electron diffraction
data: computer applications.
Student bursaries will be available to contribute to local costs or
travel expenses of a certain number of applicants. For registration and/
or bursary application email: [log in to unmask]
Attached posters contain further information and programs for the 2
workshops.
Best wishes
Irene
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Irene Margiolaki
Lecturer, Department of Biology, Section of Genetics, Cell Biology and
Development, University of Patras, GR-26500, Patras, Greece
Tel: +302610997408
Web site:
http://www.biology.upatras.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=652:2012-11-01-08-31-26&catid=48&Itemid=336
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