SPRING SCHOOL ON ADVANCED METHODS IN THE STATISTICAL MECHANICS OF LIQUIDS

organized jointly by

Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,
University of Regensburg, Regensburg
and
E. Hala Laboratory of Thermodynamics,
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague
May 21-25, 1997; hotel POHODA at the Orlik Dam Lake, Czech Republic
Chairs: H. Krienke (Regensburg) and I. Nezbeda (Prague)

Topics covered by the School were:
1. Diagrammatic expansions, topological reduction, and Wertheim's TPT
2. Modern aspects of theory of electrolytes
3. Advanced simulation methods (entropic functions and phase equilibria)

Principal lecturers were renowned scientists from the Institute of Condensed Matter Physics, Ukrainian Acad. Sci., Lviv, Department of Theoretical Physics, University of Leipzig, and from the host institutions.

Lectures were followed by a discussion session devoted to practical aspects, demonstrations, and quizzes.

In addition to lectures, a discussion evening was also held. Younger scientists looking for contacts, inspirations, and new ideas were encouraged to bring and display their interesting projects on posterboards.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Thursday (J. Kolafa and Yu. Kalyuzhnyi)

Diagrammatic expansions, topological reduction, Wertheim theory and applications

Friday (H. Krienke, M. Holovko, S. Rast, J. Richardi, G. Schmeer)

Systems with free charges: General introduction

Modern developments and new systems

Integral equation techniques

Molecular OZ theory and invariant expansion method

Experimental data on nonaqueous electrolyte solutions

Saturday (M. Strnad, H. L. Voertler, I. Nezbeda)

Advanced simulation methods (entropic functions and phase equilibria)

Discussion evening