Chemistry, astronomy and physics of H3+

• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on 09 February 2012 – 10 February 2012
• at The Kavli Royal Society International Centre, Buckinghamshire

Organised by Professor Takeshi Oka FRS, Professor Mats Larsson, Professor Steven Miller and Professor Stephan Schlemmer

H₃⁺ is the simplest polyatomic system which plays pivotal roles widely in astronomy, physics, and chemistry because of its fundamental nature.  This meeting is proposed for discussing recent remarkable developments in the astronomical observations, laboratory spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and theoretical understanding of H₃⁺ commemorating the centennial of its discovery by J J Thomson.

Speakers include:
Professor Ludwik Adamowicz, Professor John Black, Dr Thomas R Geballe, Professor Maryvonne Gerin, Dr Nick Indriolo, Dr Christian Jungen, Professor Helge Kragh, Dr Holger Kreckel, Professor Mats Larsson, Dr Darek Lis, Professor Ben McCall, Dr Laurent  Pagani, Dr Annemieke Petrignani, Dr Oleg Polyansky, Professor Stephan Schlemmer, Dr Tom  Stallard, Professor  Jonathan Tennyson FRS and Dr Floris van der Tak.

Programme is available to download here.

This meeting will be followed by a satellite meeting on Saturday 11 February 2012, organised by Professor Takeshi Oka FRS.  Attendance at the satellite meeting should also be booked via the link below.

Registration:
This meeting is free to attend, however participants will need to cover their accommodation and catering costs. 

Pre-registration is essential, please complete the appropriate form below to register:

- click here to complete the registration/catering form for if you would like to purchase lunch/dinner only.

- click here for alternative accommodation providers near to the Kavli Royal Society International Centre.

Image courtesy of Professor Takeshi Oka FRS.