THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUARK CONFINEMENT
AND
THE HADRON SPECTRUM
June 7-12, 1998
Jefferson Lab
Newport News, Virginia
Hosted by Jefferson Lab and Hampton University
Co-sponsored by the Institute of Nuclear Theory
SECOND CIRCULAR
About the Conference:
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Third International Conference on Quark Confinement and the Hadron
Spectrum (Confinement III) will be held from June 7-12, 1998 at
Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Virginia USA. The aim of the
Conference is to stimulate progress in the theory quark confinement.
There will be four main sections to the Conference:
Mechanism for confinement: flux tube configurations and strings
Lattice theory and numerical simulations
Effective hamiltonians; quark models
Confinement phenomenology and experiments
Speakers:
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Howard Georgi Harvard Overview
Gunnar Bali Berlin Mechanism of confinement (lattice)
Peter Lepage Cornell Nonrelativistic QCD
Chris Michael Liverpool Excited gluonic potentials (lattice)
Nora Brambilla Heidelberg Relativistic flux tube dynamics
Hans-Gunther Dosch Heidelberg Vacuum models
Yuval Ne'eman Tel Aviv Supersymmetric confinement
Mikhail Polykarpov Moscow Monopoles in QCD
Aneesh Manohar San Diego Large N QCD
Jack Paton Oxford Flux tube spectroscopy
John Tjon Utrecht Schwinger-Dyson Equations
Convenors:
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Mechanism for confinement: flux tube configurations and strings
Giovanni Prosperi (Milan), Edward Shuryak (Stony Brook)
Lattice theory and numerical simulations
Massimo Testa (Roma),
Effective hamiltonians; quark models
Dieter Gromes (Heidelberg), Wolfgang Lucha (Vienna), Franz Schoberl
(Vienna)
Confinement phenomenology and experiments
Martin Olsson (Madison), Ted Barnes (Oakridge)
Contributions:
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Participants are invited to submit by April 10, 1998 an abstract not to
exceed 1 page, for consideration as a contribution to the parallel
sessions. Abstracts may be submitted in one of the following three
ways only:
By air or express surface mail to the following address:
CONFINEMENT III
Jefferson Lab
Attn: Susan Ewing
MS 12H2
12000 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA USA 23606
By using the abstract submission form provided on our website:
http://www.jlab.org/intralab/calendar/quark/quark.html
By e-mail in Plain Text Format to confine@jlab.org.
Proceedings:
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There will be a Conference Proceedings, consisting of invited talks and
contributions accepted for presentation in the parallel sessions.
Registration:
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The fee for registrations received with payment prior to April 1, 1998
is $250 USD. An e-mail acknowledgment of registrations will be sent
upon receipt of Registration Form and Payment. The registration fee
for payments received after April 1, 1998 is $300 USD. The fee
includes registration materials, a copy of Proceedings, all social
events, admission to all sessions, coffee breaks, and a Jefferson Lab
tour.
Payment for registration must be by credit card (Visa, Mastercard,
American Express and Diners Club), by check, by International Bank
Transfer in US Dollars, or by cash in US dollars at registration.
By Credit Card:
Complete enclosed registration form with Credit Card information and
fax (757)269-7002, or surface mail to:
CONFINEMENT III
Jefferson Lab
Attn: Susan Ewing
MS 12H2
12000 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, Virginia USA 23606
or complete web site registration form
(http://www.jlab.org/intralab/calendar/quark/quark.html) with credit
card information.
Please be sure all credit card information is accurate. Acknowledgment
of registration will not be sent until payment has been processed.
By Check:
Please complete the attached Registration Form with check made payable
to SURA/Jefferson Lab by April 1, 1998 to and surface mail to:
CONFINEMENT III
Jefferson Lab
Attn: Susan Ewing
MS 12H2
12000 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA USA 23606
By Bank Transfer:
Crestar Bank
Richmond, Virginia USA
ABA# 051000020
For Further Credit to SURA Acct. #6585809
Participant's name and CONFINEMENT III must be shown on
payment voucher.
If paying by Bank Transfer please fax (757)269-7002 your payment
voucher by April 1, 1998 to be acknowledged for early registration.
Acknowledgment will not be sent until payment voucher has been
received.
By Cash:
Cash in USD will be accepted at registration. If paying at
registration the fee will be $300 USD.
We are not able to accept foreign currency.
Registrations received with payment will be acknowledged by e-mail
within one week.
Financial Support:
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There is a limited amount of financial support for students. To be
considered, a letter from the student's supervisor must be received
before March 15, 1998. Letters can be air or express surface mailed,
e-mailed (confine@jlab.org), or faxed (757) 269-7002.
Companions:
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Companion names must be included on the Registration Form if they are
to receive a name badge and attend the Companion Reception. There will
be a fee of $25 USD for companions wishing to attend the Conference
Banquet on Wednesday, June 10th. This fee may be enclosed with the
registration form or paid at the registration desk.
Cancellation Policy:
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Cancellations prior to April 1, 1998 - a 25% cancellation fee will
apply.
Cancellations after April 1, 1998 - a 50% cancellation fee will apply.
All refunds will be made after the conference.
Housing:
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Blocks of rooms are being held for participants from June 7 - June 12
as follows:
Jefferson Lab Residence Facility
On site at Jefferson Lab, these private guest rooms are comfortably
furnished like any modern hotel room. Each one is fully equipped with
telephone, climate controls and cable television. Telephone service
includes free local calls and voice mail. Computer terminals and
workstations are available in most of the guest rooms, as well as in
the common area. For guests wanting a little extra something, premium
room packages include in-room refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer
and complementary toiletries. Common areas open to all guests include a
fully equipped kitchen, dining area, laundry facilities and the large
lounge area . Snack and soda machines are located adjacent to the
common areas, which are accessible by residents 24 hours a day. The
nearby Jefferson Lab cafeteria is open weekdays for breakfast, lunch
and snacks.
Single rate$30.00 per night + 10% tax Premium Rate$35.00 per night +
10% tax Double rate$35.00 per night + 10% tax Premium Double$40.00 per
night + 10% tax
The residence facility accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and
Diners Club credit cards.
For reservations:
Phone - (757)269-7460
E-mail - resfac@jlab.org
Web - http://www.jlab.org.user_resources/travel/accom/res_fac/
Comfort Inn
Located within 1/2 mile of Jefferson Lab, the Comfort Inn offers rooms
with color cable TV, alarm clock radio, touch-tone telephone with voice
mail and dataport capabilities. Refrigerators, microwave units are
available at a nominal charge. Rates include complimentary continental
breakfast, complimentary 24-hr coffee service, complimentary airport
shuttle service to Newport News/Williamsburg International airport and
to Jefferson Lab at request. Express check-out and daily maid service.
Room rate is $53.00 per night +10% tax
For reservations:
Phone - 1-800-368-2477 - toll free number
E-mail - comfort-newport-news@travelbase.com
Web -
http://www.travelbase.com/destinations/newport-news/comfort-inn/
Days Inn
Located within 1/2 mile of Jefferson Lab, Days Inn offers clean,
comfortable rooms, complete with a small refrigerator, coffee maker,
love seat sofa, large work desk, alarm clock radio, computer data port,
and remote control color cable TV. Microwaves are available on a first
come, first serve basis at no additional charge. Guests may choose
from rooms with one full size bed, two full size beds, or one king size
bed and sofa sleeper. Rates include complimentary deluxe continental
breakfast, complimentary morning newspaper, 24 hr coffee service, free
local telephone calls, calling cards, and 800 calls, courtesy van to
Jefferson Lab by request, room service from adjacent restaurants, and
exercise room.
Room Rates are: Single - $42.00 per night + 10% tax
Double - $47.00 per night + 10% tax
Triple/Quad- $52/57.00 per night + 10% tax
For reservations:
Phone - 1-800-873-2369 - toll free number
Web - http://www.days-inn-oyster-pt.com
Hampton Inn
Located within 1/2 mile of Jefferson Lab, Hampton Inn Suites offers an
apartment style room design with a separate bedroom, living room and
kitchen area. Bedrooms include either a king size bed or two double
beds. Living room includes full size sleeper sofa, easy chair, and
coffee table. Remote control TV in living room and bedroom. Also data
port and voice mail telephones. Kitchen features microwave oven,
refrigerator, two-burner cooktop, dishwasher, ice maker and coffee
maker. Rate includes complimentary continental breakfast, exercise
room, free local phone calls, airport shuttle to Newport
News/Williamsburg airport and shuttle service to Jefferson Lab upon
request.
Room Rates are: Single Kings or Double - $64.00 each night + 10% tax
For reservations:
Phone - (757) 249-0001
Fax - (757) 249-3911
Web - http://www.hampton-inn.com
Participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements
(ask for Confinement III Conference rates). Reservations must be
confirmed by May 7, 1998. After this date rooms will be confirmed on a
space available only basis at the conference rate. The hotels do
accept credit cards (Discover, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and
Diner's Club) and require one night's deposit for room and tax.
Deposits are refundable with receipt of at least a 48-hour cancellation
notice prior to arrival. Check-in time is after 3:00pm on the day of
arrival and Check-out time is 12:00 noon on the day of departure. All
participants wishing to extend their stay through the weekend should do
so when confirming reservations.
Transportation:
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BY AIRLINE: There are three nearby airports serve Newport News.
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport in Newport News is 2
miles away, Richmond International Airport is approximately 55 miles
away, and Norfolk International Airport is approximately 30 miles from
the Lab. Regular limousine service is available from each airport.
BY RAIL: Newport News is served by Amtrak from Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Richmond with daily
service.
BY AUTOMOBILE: Jefferson Lab is easily accessible from Interstate 64
(exit 255 A), about midway between the cities of Williamsburg and
Norfolk.
Insurance:
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Confinement III cannot accept liability for injuries or losses
sustained from accidents or other occurrences that may arise in
connection with the conference. We recommend that participants
subscribe to appropriate travel and health insurance.
Social Events:
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Welcome Reception
There will be a welcome reception starting at 6:30 pm, Sunday, June
7th at Jefferson Lab.
Evening Mixers
Each evening a time will be set aside for participants to get together
socially, discuss the day's events, and arrange for dinner at one of
the many local restaurants.
Monday Evening: "Wines from Around the World":
All participants are invited to bring a bottle of wine from their
country to share. The wines will be collected at registration,
labeled with your name and country, and served at the first evening's
mixer with a variety of international snacks.
Tuesday Evening: "Old Virginia Night with a Hint of Thomas Jefferson":
Wines and Beers from Virginia wineries and micro-breweries along with
Virginia peanuts and other favorite traditional Virginia morsels.
Thursday Evening: "All American Ice Cream Social":
Enjoy the atmosphere of one of America's oldest traditions and
experience the taste of an old fashion ice cream float.
BBQ Lunch at Hampton University
There will be a Southern BBQ picnic lunch for conference participants
and companions on Tuesday, June 9th under the historical Emancipation
Oak on the campus of Hampton University
(http://www.cs.hamptonu.edu/relations/university.html).
Banquet
The acclaimed Mariners' Museum, with its world-class maritime
collections, will be the site of the conference banquet on Wednesday
evening, June 10th (http://www.mariner.org/mariner).
Companion Coffee
A companion coffee will be held Monday morning at Jefferson Lab to
provide companions the opportunity to meet other guests, to ask
questions, and to receive information:
Tours, etc:
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The conference schedule includes a tour of the Continuous Electron Beam
Accelerator Facility and the Free Electron Laser at the Jefferson Lab
site in Newport News.
Information on tours, excursions and local places of interest will be
available at the registration desk and will be discussed at the
Companion Coffee.
For tour information of Colonial Williamsburg call toll free 1-800-
447-8679 or visit the website (http://www.history.org).
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CONFINEMENT III
THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUARK CONFINEMENT
AND
THE HADRON SPECTRUM
June 7-12, 1998
Jefferson lab
Newport News, VA, USA
Hosted by Jefferson Lab and Hampton University
Co-sponsored by the Institute of Nuclear Theory
REGISTRATION FORM
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Registration fee includes Conference and Banquet - $250 USD if payment
is received by April 1, 1998 - $300 USD if payment is received after
April 1, 1998. Extra banquet tickets are $25 USD each.
Please complete and mail with payment before April 1, 1998.
First Name: ________________________
Middle Name:____________________Last Name:_________________________
Institution:__________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________
City:________________________Country:_________________________
Zipcode:___________________________
Phone:_______________________________________
Fax: _________________________________________
E-mail:__________________________________________________________
Arrival Date: ______________________ Departure
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I will be attending the Opening Reception on Sunday evening: _____yes
_______no
I will be attending the Tuesday BBQ lunch: _______ yes _______ no
I will be attending the Wednesday evening Banquet: _______ yes
______ no
I will be bringing a bottle of wine to share: _____ yes _______no
Accompanying person(s). If more than one, give all names: ______
yes ______ no
First Name:_______________________________
Middle Name:_____________________________
Last Name:_______________________________
______Adult ______ Child
First Name:_______________________________
Middle Name: _____________________________
Last Name:_______________________________
______Adult ______ Child
Will you have any special needs at the Conference? _____ yes ____no
If yes, please
describe:____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Are you a vegetarian? ______ yes ______ no
Name of hotel where you will stay during the conference:
__________________________________________________________________
Payment Information:
Early Registration prior to April 1, 1998 $250 USD ________
Late Registration after April 1, 1998 $300 USD ________
Extra Banquet Tickets @
$25 USD each: ______@$25 USD ea = ________
TOTAL PAYMENT DUE
$_______USD
Method of Payment:
_____ Enclosed check made payable to SURA/Jefferson Lab for
$__________USD
_____ Bank Transfer in USD to: Crestar Bank
Richmond, Virginia USA
ABA #051000020
For Further Credit to SURA Acct. #6585809
Include participant's name and Confinement III on
payment
voucher
Payment receipt (participant's name and Confinement III must
be indicated on the payment receipt) faxed to (757) 269-7002 before
April 1, 1998
_____ Credit Card Payment:
Visa ____ Mastercard ____ American Express ____ Diners Club ____
Credit Card #________________________________________________________
Expiration Date: __________________
Signature:__________________________________________________________
Date:___________________________
_____ Will pay late fee of $300 USD at the Conference
Acknowledgments:
Registrations received with checks, approved credit card payments, and
Bank Transfers after receipt of faxed payment voucher will receive
acknowledgment by e-mail within 1 week. There will be no
acknowledgment sent until payment has been received.
CONFINEMENT III
Jefferson Lab
Attn: Susan Ewing
MS 12H2
12000 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA USA 23606
Tel: (757)269-6363-Fax (757)269-7002-E-mail: confine@jlab.org
Website: http://www.jlab.org/intralab/calendar/quark/quark.html
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