The European Workshop on Laser Ablation (EWLA) is a biennial event for the exchange of ideas and recent research between scientists interested in analytical applications of LA-based methods (LIBS, LA-ICP-MS, LA-ICP-OES) in all fields of elemental and isotopic analysis.

In order to accentuate the interdisciplinary character of this workshop, both application-oriented and fundamental research will be addressed. Our intention is to provide a platform for exchange and lively discussion within the LA community, and to enhance communication between beginners and experienced LA users. The workshop is accompanied by a manufacturer exhibition related to laser ablation analysis.

The 10th European Workshop on Laser Ablation is jointly organized by the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) and the Christian-Albrechts-University (CAU),  Kiel, Germany.

Scientific programme

The workshop will comprise poster presentations and short lectures. We welcome contributions from any of the following topics:

Applications:

- Geochemistry
- Biogeochemistry
- Material Sciences
- Forensics

Fundamentals:

- Laser-matter Interaction
- Particle formation & transport phenomena

Analytical Techniques:

- New developments and instrumentation

Workshop Special Issue

A selection of workshop contributions will be published in a EWLA special issue of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry.

Social programme

•  Ice-breaker
•  Workshop dinner & mini-cruise
•  Trip to Hamburg or Lübeck for accompanying persons (on request)
•  Lab visit (on request)

Location

Steigenberger Conti Hansa Hotel
Schlossgarten 7
24105 Kiel

Post-workshop Excursion

Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg