January 8 – January 26, 2007 Antwerp, Belgium

1. First Announcement EMAT Winter shop on Transmission Electron Microscopy “A complete training on HRTEM or TEM spectroscopy focused on hands-on experience” WORK January 8 – January 26, 2007 Antwerp, Belgium More information: ematworkshop@ua.ac.be

2. Introduction Dear Microscopists, Following the success of the former two editions of the “EMAT Winter School”, it is our pleasure to announce the “EMAT Winter Workshop 2007”! The workshop provides a state-of-the-art training in Transmission Electron Microscopy at the highest level. Lectures will be given by staff members of the EMAT research group and special topics are covered by guest lectures. The main focus of the workshop is to provide practical experience with a broad range of TEM instruments. New from this year is that we offer the choice between 2 different modules, “High Resolution TEM” or “TEM spectroscopy”, preceded by a satellite workshop on “Basic TEM”. A preliminary program for each of the modules is given on the following pages. To ensure the interactivity during practical sessions, the number of participants for each module is limited and registrations will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants are asked to present their current work in a 5-minute oral presentation at the beginning of the workshop. We look forward to meet you in Antwerp in January 2007. With very best regards, The organizing committee, Sara Bals, Sandra Van Aert and Gustaaf Van Tendeloo

3. Satellite Workshop: Basic TEM Diffraction contrast and imaging Electron diffraction Nano diffraction Confirmed speakers: Marc De Graef, Jean Paul Morniroli Module 2: TEM spectroscopy EELS EFTEM EDX ELNES DFT calculations ± 20 hours of practical microscopy training! Confirmed speakers: Gustaaf Van Tendeloo,Christian Colliex, Jo Verbeeck, Dirk Lamoen, Paul Midgley, Miran Ceh, Virginie Serin Preliminary Program Module 1: High Resolution TEM HRTEM image formation HRTEM image simulation Quantitative HRTEM Exit wave reconstruction Cs correction ± 20 hours of practical microscopy training! Confirmed speakers: Gustaaf Van Tendeloo, Dirk Van Dyck, Sandra Van Aert, Sara Bals, Angus Kirkland, Martin Hytch, Paul Midgley, Miran Ceh, Christian Colliex, This page will be regularly updated

4. Practical information Venue The workshop will take place at the EMAT laboratory of the University of Antwerp. The laboratory is equipped with advanced TEM and STEM instruments allowing analytical possibilities. The historical city center of Antwerp can easily be reached by public transport. Registration costs ESTEEM members: free Students and university post docs: €500 Others: €2500 Accommodation Student accommodation is available within walking distance (± €20 /night including breakfast). A wide range of hotels is available in the city centre of Antwerp.

5. Registration form Please note that the number of participants is limited and registrations will be treated on a first-come, first served basis. Also note that a number of places will be reserved for ESTEEM members. Personal details Title&Name ………………………………………………………………………… Contact Address (institute, company, lab) ………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… Address ………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… Email ………………………………………………………………………… Telephone ………………………………………………………………………… [ ] Check this box if you are an ESTEEM member Modules Hereby, I subscribe for the following module: [ ] High Resolution TEM [ ] TEM spectroscopy IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO COMBINE BOTH MODULES SINCE THEY ARE ORGANISED SIMULTANEOUSLY Please return this form to: Email: ematworkshop@ua.ac.be Fax: +32 (0)3 265 3257 Address: EMAT, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium NOTE: Your registration will be considered valid after receiving the course fee (for more details see next page)

6. Payment Details For subscription please transfer the required subscription fee Please also fax a proof of your payment to +32-3-265 3257 From a Belgian bank: Bank account nr: 735-0144551-09, with description line "SCEMATWS TEM2007 Name" (the code and your name are very important for us to track your transfer) From a European bank: IBAN: BE57735014455109BIC: KREDBEBBwith description line "SCEMATWS TEM2007 Name" (the code and your name are very important for us to track your transfer) International transfers: For international transfers, make sure to agree with your bank that all costs connected (for both source and destination bank) to the transfer are covered by you. Bank account nr: KBC 735-0144551-09, with description line "SCEMATWS TEM2007 Name" (the code and your name are very important for us to track your transfer) Address of the bank: KBC BankRubens- KBC torenEiermarkt 202000 AntwerpenBELGIUM Address of the accepting party: Universiteit AntwerpenPrinsstraat 132000 AntwerpenBELGIUM