European Networks Focus on Advanced Materials
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European Networks Focus on Advanced Materials The European Networks on Advanced Materials were established in 1987 to enhance scientific and technical cooperation between research teams from different countries. With the assistance of industrial and public institutions and with the support of the Council of Europe and the Commission of the European Communities, the European Materials Research Society is continuing to develop these networks. Eleven networks have established programs, and three are in the initial stages of development (see table). This article is part of a continuing series that will focus on the phDosophies, aims and activities of the separate networks as described by their chairmen. Features this month is Network 3 on Crystal Growth and Solidification of Metals. A brochure detailing all the networks is available from: P. Siffert, Chairman, European Materials Research Society, Centre de Recherches Nucleaires, 23, rue de Loess, F67037, Strasbourg, France; telephone 88 28 65 43; fax 88 28 09 90.
Network 3—Crystal Growth and Solidification of Metals Chairman: H. Fredriksson, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. This network aims to be a forum for scientists in the field of casting, crystal growth and solidification to discuss results and exchange ideas. The participants in the network are from nine different laboratories coming from six different countries. During the past year's meetings the participants have informed each other about the activities at each laboratory, and they have discussed the possibilities of cooperative efforts. Through these discussions, cooperative work has been started in the field of "computer simulation of casting and solidifica-
E-MRS Networks on Advanced Materials Network Number
Theme
Group Leaders
1
Laser chemistry
K.L. Kompa, E.F. Krimmel (FRG)
2
Solid state ionics
M. Balkanski (France)
3
Modeling of solidification
H. Fredriksson (Sweden)
4
Metastable alloy production
J. Bottiger, B. Stritzker, M. von Allmen (Denmark, FRG, Switzerland)
5
Microanalysis of semiconductors
E. Sirtl, A. Cullis (FRG, UK)
6
High energy ion implantation
G.G. Bentini (Italy)
7
ll-VI Te-based semiconductors
R. Triboulet (France)
8
Biomaterials
D. Muster (France)
9
Gallium arsenide
H.S. Rupprecht, W. Wettling (FRG)
10
Metal matrix composites
G.Chadwick(UK)
11
Electroactive polymers
M. Zerbi (Italy)
Emerging Networks: Superconducting ceramics, Materials under microgravity, InP and related lll-IV materials.
tion processes." Further cooperative ventures in "the effect of convection on crystal growth and solidifications" are also being considered. In both fields researchers from laboratories other than the ones in the network participate. The other network goal is to increase knowledge in the field. Different types of
conferences, workshops and summer schools are planned by researchers in the network. Last year, a conference about solidification processing was organized in Sheffield. This year, a workshop will be held in Zermatt about "solidification
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