General Information

The Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy in Japan started from 2001. The initial aim was to create a symposium where young scientists including graduate and undergraduate students can have more opportunities to give oral presentations.
In the previous symposium, two invited talks and 37 contributed talks were presented in the two days. 48 of 94 attendants were students. Most of the talks were given in Japanese, but most of the powerpoint presentations were prepared in English.
The main topics of the symposium is high-resolution molecular spectroscopy. We also welcome the following topics:
- Reaction dynamics
- Quantum chemistry
- Atmospheric processes
- Development of new spectroscopy techniques

Welcome to SMS2013

On behalf of the Organizing Committee for the 13th Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy (SMS2013) holding on May 17 and 18 of 2013 in Okayama, Japan, we are inviting the experimental and theoretical researchers on high resolution molecular spectroscopy and other topics to attend this SMS2013.
SMS2013 is organized by the Molecular Spectroscopy Group in Okayama University, located in the north central area of Okayama City, about 2.5 km from Okayama Station (the west exit). For detailes, please visit the "Access" page in the left menu.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Okayama.

Information about the 13th Symposium

This meeting is hosted by Symposium on Molecular spectroscopy and the Spectroscopical Society of Japan, co-hosted by the Chemical Society of Japan and Division of Chugoku and Shikoku for the Spectroscopical Society of Japan.
Date:
17-18 May 2013

Site:
Large conference room on the first floor of Faculty of Science Main Building, Okayama University

Deadline for paper submission:
12 April 2013

Abstract deadline:
26 April 2013

Deadline for registration:
26 April 2013

Topics:
Experimental and thoretical researches for molecular structures, electronic structures, and dynamics in the ground and exited states on molecules and molecular complexes
- High-resolution molecular spectroscopy
- Reaction dynamics
- Quantum chemistry
- Interstellar spectra
- Atmospheric processes
- New spectroscopy techniques

Presentation:
Oral (15min.+discussion 5min.)

Registration fee:
2,000 JPY (student: 1,000 JPY)

Banquet fee:
4,000 JPY (student: 1,000 JPY)

Banquet:
May 17 of 2013 (after the symposium)
at the cafeteria of Okayama University (Peach Union).

Accomodation:
We recommendate a nice hotel within about 10 min walking distance to the campus, Recent Culture Hotel, only 5500 Yen per night for one person (including a buffet breakfast) at Okayama Univ discount. It is about 1.5 km to Okayama Station. From Okayama Airpot, you can take an express bus (not a nonstop bus for Okayama Station) and get off at Sports Center-mae to reach the hotel. E-mail to Jian Tang (jtang_at_okayama-u.ac.jp, replace "_at_" with "@") if you need a reservation with this discount.
There are many hotels near Okayama Station (from higher price): Hotel Granvia Okayama, ANA Hotel Okayama, Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama, Business Hotel Viainn Okayama, Daiwa Roynet Hotels Okayama-Ekimae, Okayama Kooraku Hotel, and many more.

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