Index

• Acknowledments
• Conference Schedule
• Technical Program
• Instruction to Authors
• Late New Papers
• Conference Registration
• Registration Form
• General Information
• Transportation
• General State Map
• Detailed Stanford Sierra Lodge Map

This conference is sponsored by the Americal Association for Crystal Growth/Western Regional Section. It is arranged by the AACG/West Executive Committee and the Organizing Committee.

Conference Schedule

Technical Program

Sunday Evening June 1
Session 1: Kinetics and Modeling
Chairs: George Gilmer, Ken Jackson

Monday Morning June 2
Session 2: Antimonides
Chairs: Robert Biefeld, Howard Glass

Session 3: Epitaxial Growth
Chairs: Robert Biefeld, Howard Glass

Monday Afternoon June 2
Session 4: Poster Session
Chairs: Bob DeMattei, Barry Wechsler

Monday Evening June 2
Session 5: Wide Bandgap / Nitrides
Chairs: Mark Goorsky, Edith Bourret-Courchesne

Tuesday Morning June 3
Session 6: Bulk Crystal Growth
Chairs: Bruce Chai, Jim DeYoreo

Tuesday Evening June 3
Session 7: Thermoelectrics
Chairs: Alex Borshchevsky, Bob Feigelson

Wednesday Morning June 4
Session 8: Nucleation and Growth
Chairs: Bob Hwang, Art Clawson

Time Limits

Invited papers will be presented orally, a total of 40 minutes is allowed in the program schedule for invited papers. Presenters should plan on speaking for approximately 35 minutes and allow 5 minutes for questions.

Contributed papers presented orally are allowed a total of 20 minutes in the program schedule. Presenters should plan on speaking for 15 minutes and allow 5 minutes for questions.

Session chair-persons will be expected to enforce these time limits, question periods may be limited or eliminated for speakers who overrun the scheduled time.

A public address system (audio amplification) will be provided in the conference room. Session chairs will assist the speakers with the microphone prior to each presentation.

Projection Facilities

The conference room will be equipped with an overhead projector (8.5 x 11 inch transparencies), with a 35 mm slide projector, and with video projector (VHS format). If you require any other projection equipment, please contact the program chairman.

Poster Session

Due to the large number of contributed papers this year, we will conduct a poster session. Bulletin boards approximately 6 feet wide and 4 feet high will be provided for each poster presentation. Authors should plan on providing tacks or other hardware to attach their posters to these boards. Authors of poster session presentations will install their posters prior to the Monday afternoon social/poster session beginning at 4:00 PM. Presenters should be available for discussions during the poster session 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Monday. Posters should be left in the poster room until Tuesday after 4:00 PM for informal discussions, and must be removed prior to checkout on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.

Written Papers

There will be no formal written proceedings beyond a compilation of all abstracts.

Late News Papers

Late news papers should be submitted to the Program Chair with registration by May 15, 1997.

Submittal Instructions

Those who have not already registered may do so by copying and completing the enclosed registration form and sending it with a check for the conference fees to the Local Arrangements Chair:

Capacity is limited. Registrations should be received by May 15, 1997. After that date, a late registration fee of $25.00 must be included with the conference fees.

Late registrants should contact Howard Glass at (509) 891-2220 (or E-mail: [Contact Information Removed]) to check availability of space. Registrants will receive a book of abstracts and conference documents when they arrive at the Camp. Fees include lodging, a complete meal plan, refreshments, and use of recreational facilities. Meals, served by the American plan, will begin with dinner on Sunday and end with lunch on Wednesday.

Registration and Lodging Fees

AACG Member: ..........................................................$575
Nonmember:
($35 extra can be credited toward AACG dues) ...........$610
Student: ........................................................................$465

Lodging for Spouse and/or Children:
Spouse: ........................................................................$280
Children 15 (and over): .................................................$280
Children 11-14: ............................................................$155
Children 8-10: ..............................................................$120
Children 3-7: ................................................................$ 90
Children 1-2: ................................................................$ 55
Children 1 (and under): .................................................Free

Personal Information

Name: ______________________________________________

Organization: _________________________________________

Address (Street, City, State, Zip): _________________________

Phone and E-mail: _____________________________________

(OPTIONAL) Home Address (Street, City, State, Zip): ________

(OPTIONAL) Home Phone and E-mail: ____________________

Single Reservation ________ Family Reservation ________

Family Members

Name of family members (including ages of children)

___________________________________________________

I would like to share a cabin/room with: __________________________

Special requirements, if any: ___________________________________

AACG Membership

The non-member registration fee premium may be applied to a one-year AACG membership fee of $35.00. Students may join AACG for a fee of $15.00 also for one-year.

Apply the registration premium to membership: ________

Conference Fee Total

Total amount enclosed for check or authorized (if using credit card) is:

$ ________________________________________

(Include a late registration fee of $25.00 if after May 15, 1997).

Form of Payment

Check (make payable to AACG/West): ________

VISA: ________ Mastercard: ________ American Express: ________

Account Number: __________________ Expiration Date: __________

Signature: _______________________________________________

Accomodations

Lodging is in modern two and three bedroom condominuim style units with a shared bath clustered in several lodges. Most rooms open onto private decks with spectacular views of Fallen Leaf Lake and the Sierra Nevada. Every effort will be made to provide couples and families with private baths; however, this is not always possible. Requests for specific cabin-mates should be noted on the reservation forms.

Articles to Bring

• Toilet articles
• Flashlight
• Alarm clock
• Sturdy shoes
• Casual clothes, sweaters, and jackets (snow is possible at the Camp level, weather in June is unpredictable and may be snowy or nice and warm).

The Camp grounds may still be excessively moist and water resistant footwear is recommended.

NOTE: The atmosphere at the Camp and throughout the conference is casual and informal.

Recreational Facilities

Basketball, volleyball, tennis courts, horseshoes, beach and boats are available. There is no charge for the use of sailboats, canoes, rowboats and kayaks. Water-skiing can be arranged with advanced notice (rates given upon request), however, the lake water will most likely be dangerously cold. Beautiful and varied trails for hiking and lakes, and streams for fishing are close by. Movies will be provided on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings.

Miscellaneous

Pets are not allowed at the Lodge. No smoking in the lecture rooms. Liquor is not available at the Lodge, but guests may bring their own. Mixes are available at the bar. Vegetarian meals are available by special arrangement. Please contact the Local Arrangements Chair prior to arrival. On Wednesday, rooms must be vacated by 10:00 AM. An extended coffee break is scheduled to allow participants to check-out without missing any of the technical presentations. The deadline for departing from the Camp is 1:30 PM.

Airlines

South Lake Tahoe Airport is only minutes away. Reno International Airport also serves South Lake Tahoe via shuttle bus to the terminus at High Sierra, a 1.5 hour drive.

Buses

Greyhound Bus Lines serve the Tahoe area.

Auto

From the Junction of U.S. Highway 50 and California Route 89 in South Lake Tahoe, take Route 89 for three miles, through Camp Richardson, to the road sign marked "Fallen Leaf 5." Make the next left turn, onto a road which narrows and winds its way to the lake. Drive approximately four miles to the lake, bearing straight/right at each of two intersections. After five miles, turn left, away from the Fallen Leaf Lodge and Marina, and then right over the bridge, which will take you into the Camp. Check=in on the second floor of the main lodge.

Courtesy Transportation Information

The Stanford Sierra Camp offers courtesy transportation for its guest. If you plan to use the Courtesy Transportation Service, please call the Camp directly at (916) 541-1244. You will be sent a transportation card which you must use to provide the necessary fligh/bus information to Stanford Sierra Camp. Alternatively, you may request the card directly from the Camp: P.O. Box 10618, South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731, phone: (916) 541-1244; or check out the Camp website:

http://sunsite.stanford.org/SOLAR/x/SierraCamp/sierracamp.html

If you are interested in this service, please note the following:

• Pick-up will be available from noon to 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 1. Return trips will be offered on Wednesday, June 4 and will be arranged at the Camp.
• Direct transportation is available from the following locations:
• South Lake Tahoe Airport: This is the most convenient and guests are encouraged to use this facility, if possible.
• South Lake Tahoe Greyhound Bus Station: Meet outside the main entrance.
• From the Reno Airport: Guests should ride the LTR shuttle bus to the terminus at High Sierra; the Camp will provide transportation from the shuttle drop-off to the Sierra Camp.

NOTE: You must call the Camp (916) 541-1244 from Reno to confirm with them your anticipated arrival time in Lake Tahoe.