The Infrared &
Raman Discussion Group
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How the IRDG can help you. This is your opportunity to meet others who are interested in IR and Raman spectroscopy, both newcomers and experts from industry and academia. You can hear and discuss both formally and informally, instrumentation, techniques and applications. Some meetings include exhibits of instruments and literature, and there is usually the opportunity to see the spectroscopic equipment at the meeting centre. Representatives from prominent manufacturers are often present and you can discuss with them informally new instrument developments, or problems with current instruments. The Location and Frequency of the IRDG Meetings. There are usually three one-day meetings each year, which are held throughout the country although the Christmas meeting is traditionally held in central London. Several other meetings may be organised jointly with other relevant groups. Meeting subjects are intentionally chosen over a wide range so as to interest and inform both newcomers to the art, and those who have been practising for many years. Speakers may be regular group members or may be invited from the UK or abroad. The Cost of Membership & How To Join. Professionals: £15 per three years Students and retired: £3 per three years. The current membership period is January 2010 to December 2012, the next will be January 2013 to December 2015. All members will be required to renew membership in or before January 2013. Membership is open to all who are interested in IR and Raman spectroscopy, including students. The cost is deliberately kept very low to ensure that cost is not an influencing factor against joining. The group encourages participation by young scientists. Reduced rates are offered for attendance at meetings, as well as for membership. Beginning in 1994 a prize, in memory of our first two chairmen (Dr. A.E. Martin, 1950-70, and Professor Harry W. Willis, 1970-90), was offered for the best presentation by a young spectroscopist (not necessarily a member). Other prizes are also awarded, and a limited number of travel grants are available for student members to attend meetings. A constitution was approved by members present at the Christmas meeting in 2009. Copies are available from the membership secretary. Application forms are available from any committee member and is also available by downloading the form through the link at the bottom of this page. Please complete and return the application form and return to Dr Daniel Tackley, Membership Secretary with the appropriate fee made payable by cheque to IRDG. The address details can be found at the bottom of the membership form. Information for Non-Members Non-members may attend any meeting on payment of the specified meeting fee. Notices appear in the meetings diary in "Spectroscopy Europe". |
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