European X-ray Spectrometry Association

Main objective of the society:

to promote innovation and cooperation of X-ray

spectroscopists and analysts within Europe

- supporting the European X-Ray Spectrometry (EXRS)

conferences

- searching for financial support to enhance the

participation of talented young scientists

- supporting innovation and cooperation with the

manufacturers of X-ray devices

Additional activities:

Improving the interface between the academic and

industrial sector

Promoting X-ray spectrometry courses in European

university curricula

Providing high quality training

Co-organizing summer schools and dedicated

workshops on novel and emerging X-ray

spectrometry topics

Types of membership

Individual (reduced for students)

Institutional member

Supporting member

Member benefits

- participation at workshops and summer schools with

reduced registration fee and priority for admission

- organization of courses and workshops together with EXSA

- participation at the general assembly with voting rights

Activity plan for 1st year

- Establishing the home page www.exsa.hu

- Initial fund raising

- EXSA/EXRS Workshop in summer 2005

Application for membership

Forms can be downloaded from the home page

Executive committee

S. Török, R. van Grieken, L. Carvalho and B. Beckhoff

( first term from 2004 July to 2006 July )