Infrared & Raman Discussion Group Meeting, IRDG

The 175^th IRDG meeting was held in the Glamorgan Business Centre of the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd on Thursday 22 April 2004. The meeting agenda was:

10:30-11:00 Registration and coffee

11:00-11:05 Welcome and introduction.

11:05-11:50 “Vibrational chemical imaging of the composition and structure of pharmaceutical products.”

Neil Lewis, Spectral Dimensions Inc., Olney, Maryland, USA

12:00–12.45 “Information from ab initio calculations on hydrogen bonding in neurotransmitters and in some phosphorus analogues.”

Bill George, School of Applied Sciences, University of Glamorgan

12:55-13:55 Buffet Lunch

13:55-14:00 IRDG business

14:00-14:45 “Current and future applications of data-systems in analytical spectroscopy.”

Tony Davies, Waters Corporation, Frechen, Germany

14:55-15:40 “Application of Raman Spectroscopy to recent problems in heterogeneous catalysis.

Stuart Taylor, Department of Chemistry, University of Cardiff

15:50 Close and Tea.

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REGISTRATION (by Thursday 8^th April) - Map and travel information enclosed

The registration fee is £30.00 for an IRDG member, and £15.00 for an unemployed/retired IRDG member or bona fide student.

Cheques should be made payable to ‘IRDG’.

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Please return to: Brian Davies
51 Manor Park Avenue
Princes Risborough
Buckinghamshire, HP27 9AT
UK