The SASP (Symposium on Atomic, Cluster and Surface Physics) 2024 returns to Italy after the 2000 edition held in Folgaria (Trento).
This international symposium is one in a continuing biennial series of conferences (the last one was held in 2022 in Obergurgl, Austria, as an in-person event in compliance with the COVID-19 regulations due to the pandemic still ongoing) which seeks to promote the growth of scientific knowledge and effective exchange of information among scientists in the field of atomic, molecular, cluster, plasma and surface physics and related areas, including applied topics.
The symposium deals in particular with collisional interactions involving different types of collision partners, i.e. ions, electrons, photons, atoms, molecules, nano-particles, and surfaces.
The XXIV SASP will be held in Andalo (Trento), Italy. The conference and the accommodation of all participants will be at the Hotel Alpen.
SASP 2024 will offer invited expert lectures covering recent advances in the topics of the Symposium.
Contributed papers will be presented in two poster sessions. These poster sessions provide a forum for the presentation of new work and for discussion of recent progresses.
A few of the contributed papers will be selected for oral presentation as Hot Topics Talks.
We look forward to welcoming you in Andalo!
Confirmed invited speakers (as of October 2023):
The final SASP program is available.
SASP program (printable version) (PDF | 846 KB )
General Information
Oral presentations
For participants with an Invited lecture presentation, please prepare presentations of 30 minutes (+ 5 minutes of discussion). Hot Topic presentations have a length of 20 minutes (+ 5 minutes of discussion). Please bring a USB stick with your presentation before your session starts. Of course, your presentation will be deleted directly after the end of your session so that your data are handled safely
Poster presentations
The suggested size for the poster is A0 in portrait orientation. The poster sessions are planned after dinner on Monday and Wednesday.
Please make sure that your poster is put on the board well before the beginning of the poster session. A number will be assigned to each poster (as specified in the Book of abstracts), please use the board with the corresponding number to hang your poster.
The SASP Erwin Schrödinger Gold Medal
The “SASP Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievements,” in the form of the Erwin Schrödinger Gold Medal designed by Zdenek Herman, was initiated in 1992 by the SASP International Scientific Committee. This award is granted during the biennial SASP meeting to one or two scientists chosen among those who have strong connections to the themes and activities of SASP.
At previous SASP meetings, the Schrödinger Gold Medal was awarded to:
The recipients of the SASP Award 2024 are:
Jana Roithova
Jana Roithova receives the award for her outstanding contributions to unravel the mechanisms of chemical reactions, organo-metal chemistry and catalytic processes by probing short-lived reaction intermediates using a combination of advanced techniques in mass spectrometry and cryogenic ion spectroscopy.
Karl-Heinz Ernst
Karl-Heinz Ernst receives the award for his pioneering studies and seminal contributions to fundamental and applied aspects of surface science, stereochemistry, chirality and nanomaterials, and in recognition to his long standing devotion to SASP.
Public open call for the SASP Erwin Schrödinger Gold Medal Award 2024
The SASP International Scientific Committee (ISC) has instituted a public open call for nominations to the SASP Award that is open to all researchers throughout the world who have demonstrated outstanding scientific achievements in the topics of SASP.
The nominations for the SASP 2024 award are now open and will close on 30th November 2023. Nominations must be made via e-mail at sasp2024@unitn.it.
Please send us a maximum of two names of proposed candidates with a short description of their achievements and motivation for the award. Please also provide us with your details. All eligible nominated candidates will be assessed by a judging panel appointed by the SASP ISC.
The Book of Abstracts for SASP 2024 is available as a pdf.
Abstract submission for SASP 2024 will open on 5th June 2023.
The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 21st November 2023.
Fees – Early birds (until 31st October 2023)
Fees – Regular (from 1st November 2023 until 30th November 2023)
The conference fee includes 5-nights accommodation, 5x breakfasts, and 4x dinners (starting with the dinner on Sunday evening and ending with the breakfast on Friday morning), the Conference Dinner, two coffee breaks per day (from Monday to Thursday) plus one on Friday, access to the hotel Alpen facilities (spa, swimming pool), the Paganella Card and the book of Abstracts (electronic version).
Participants will receive the Paganella Guest Card, entitling them to a series of discounts and reductions on services and activities in the area. The card also allows free use of all public transport, including the ski shuttle service to reach the cable car.
Please note that the number of participants and the number of single rooms are limited.
Registrations will be handled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Please indicate with whom you would like to share your room, if possible.
Please note that the hotel offers the possibility to extend your stay. If you wish to use this option, please mention it in the registration form.
Student fees will be granted based on availability and verification of enrollment in a bachelor, master, or Ph.D. school. Enrollment certificates need to be submitted together with the abstract.
Registration and payment of the conference registration and accommodation fee is handled by the agency TREVENTUR
Conference participants as well as accompanying persons must register individually using the registration form available from 5 June.
You will receive an e-mail with the instructions on how to proceed with payment and an invoice upon completing the registration process. Payment will be possible either by bank transfer or credit card.
In case you already registered and paid for the symposium but cannot take part for any reason after communicating by email to the organizers, the following rules for refunding the conference fee apply:
Location
Andalo is one of the most important tourist locations in Trentino, lying on the Paganella plateau, in the heart of the mountains of Trentino and only 37 km away from the magnificent city of Trento.
Situated amidst the imposing Brenta Dolomites at 1042 m above sea level, part of Andalo’s territory is included in the Adamello Brenta Natural Park and therefore offers numerous outdoor activities both in winter and summer. Skiing, trekking, MTB trails, food & drink and many other activities for all interests.
With 50 km of slopes and 19 modern lifts, Andalo is a paradise for skiers. For Nordic ski lovers, there are two loops of 3 km and 5 km adjacent to the village, immersed in nature and equipped with night lighting. A map of the network of ski slopes on the Paganella area is available here either as an interactive map or as a pdf version.
For those who don't ski, Andalo offers numerous fun activities such as the new toboggan run that descends from Pradèl or snowshoe hikes, which allow you to admire the wonderful Dolomite landscapes.
There are many alpine refuges that can be reached on foot to enjoy the characteristic dishes of Trentino tradition, while for the more adrenalin-fuelled there is also an Ice Racing Kart track.
And after skiing, you can enjoy relaxing with the wellness services of Acquain, or have fun in the splendid indoor swimming pool in Andalo with hydro-massage and water games, at the ice stadium or in one of the many après-ski venues.
Accommodation and Venue
The conference and accommodation for all participants will be held at the Hotel Alpen*** located in Via San Rocco, 15 - Andalo (Trento).
The Hotel Alpen is a 3-star resort with bright and cosy rooms equipped with all comforts. The hotel has all the most modern facilities, including the “Thermae Aphrodite” spa equipped with swimming pool, massages and treatments, sauna and Turkish bath.
Access to the spa is free for hotel guests.
The hotel is about 700 m from the “Andalo - Doss Pelà” cableway to access the Paganella Sky Area. Just outside the hotel, on the other side of the street, there is the bus stop for the ski shuttle service that takes you, in about 5 minutes, to the starting point of the cable car.
The use of the ski shuttle service is free with the Paganella Guest Card offered by the hotel.
The map shows the connection between the hotel Alpen and the start of the “Andalo - Doss Pelà” cableway to access the sky slopes.
The nearest airports to Trento are:
1. Verona Valerio Catullo, Italy (90 km);
2. Treviso A. Canova (135 km)
3. Venice Marco Polo, Italy (163 km);
4. Innsbruck, Austria (172 km)
5. Bergamo Orio al Serio, Italy (180 km)
6. Milano Linate, Italy (230 km)
7. Milano Malpensa, Italy (270 Km)
8. Munich, Germany (312 km)
Verona Valerio Catullo Airport
Verona-Trento by train takes about 1 hour. The closest airport to Trento is the International Airport of Verona Valerio Catullo.
The airport offers connections to the major European destinations, including the international hubs of Frankfurt, Paris, London Gatwick, and Rome, and some low-cost flights (RyanAir from Frankfurt and Bremen; Transavia from Amsterdam; Germanwings from Berlin, Bonn and London Stansted). For more information visit the airport website. From the Verona Catullo airport to Verona Porta Nuova Railway Station, an Aerobus service is available every day, every 20 minutes.
You can find the shuttle to the railway station just outside the arrivals terminal of the Verona airport. You can buy the ticket online, directly on the bus or inside the airport in a ticket booth. The trip from the airport to the train station is around 15 minutes. For prices and timetables for the Verona-Trento train, please visit the site Trenitalia
Treviso A. Canova Airport
The international airport A. Canova can be considered to reach Trento. Treviso-Trento by train takes about 3 hours. Treviso international A. Canova Airport is connected by a bus and taxi service to the nearby Treviso and Venezia Mestre railway stations: Locations served by bus from Treviso Antonio Canova Airport • Treviso: ACTT Line 6 • Venice railway station and Piazzale Roma: ATVO line.
The bus can be caught from the airport: in Via Noalese, to the right of the airport exit. Tickets can be bought at the ticket office in the Arrivals hall on the ground floor of Treviso Airport terminal building or on the bus. Connections between Treviso Canova international Airport and the Treviso and Venezia Mestre railway stations • Treviso station • ACTT Line 6 Journey time: 15-20 minutes
A bus can be caught from the airport: in Via Noalese, to the right of the airport exit. For more info please visit the website
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Venice-Trento by train takes about 2.5 hours The International Airport of Venice Marco Polo can be considered to reach Trento. The Venice airport is well connected to the railway station of Venice-Mestre and Venice-Santa Lucia by ATVO and ATCV buses. Venice-Mestre railway station is reachable by bus no 15, Venice-Santa Lucia railway station is reachable by bus no 5.
Please, note that if you consider Venice-Santa Lucia railway station you have to get off the bus in Piazzale Roma and from there walk 10 minutes over the bridge Ponte della Costituzione. You can buy the ticket from a ticket booth or online before your arrival. The trip from the airport to the train stations is around 35 minutes. For prices and timetables for the Venice-Trento train, please visit the site of Trenitalia
Innsbruck Airport
Innsbruck-Trento by train takes about 2.5 hours The International Airport of Innsbruck (Austria) can be considered to reach Trento. The Innsbruck main train station is easily accessed by train or bus from the Innsbruck Airport. Bus route F connects the Innsbruck main station with the airport main building. The journey takes about 20 minutes. For prices and timetables for the Innsbruck-Trento train, please visit the site of Austrian railways
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
Bergamo-Trento by train takes about 3.5 hours. The International Airport of Bergamo Orio al Serio is a basis for many low-cost flights (e.g., RyanAir from London Stansted, Paris Beauvais, Barcelona Girona, Valencia). The Bergamo railway station is easily reachable by ATB shuttle bus from the airport in only 15 minutes.
You can buy the ticket either from a newspaper kiosk or from a ticket booth. The trip from the airport to the train station is around 15 minutes. For prices and timetables for the Bergamo-Trento train, please visit the site of Trenitalia
Milano Linate Airport
Milano-Trento by train takes about 3 hours. The airport of Milano Linate can be considered to reach Trento. Milano Linate is just 7 km from the Milano city centre and can be easily reached with various airport shuttles and with ATM lines 73 Urban line 73 Milan Piazza San Babila M1 - Linate.
Company: ATM
Also, a taxi can be considered. For prices and timetables for the Milano-Trento train please, visit the site of Trenitalia
Milano Malpensa Airport
Milano-Trento by train takes about 3 hours. The International Airport of Milano Malpensa can be considered to reach Trento. From Malpensa airport take the Malpensa Express train to Milano, Stazione Nord. Once there, take subway line 2 (green line) to reach the Central Train Station. For prices and timetables for the Milano-Trento train, please visit the site of Trenitalia
Munich Airport
Munich-Trento by train takes about 4.5 hours. The International Airport of Munich (Germany) can be considered to reach Trento. Trento can be directly reached by train from Munich: for the train schedule, please visit the site of the German State railways. By train Train tickets can be purchased at the railway station. Find trains and purchase tickets online • Trenitalia (Italian State Railways) • Deutsche Bahn (German State Railways) • Obb (Austrian State Railways) • Sbb (Swiss State Railways)
The conference photo at high resolution is available in the Download section below.
Abstract template SASP2024 (ZIP | 225 KB )
Conference photo, Hotel Alpen (Andalo) - High Resolution (JPG | 1.4 MB )
Local Organizing Committee:
sasp2024@unitn.it