3 R D I N T ER N A T IO N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N E X O T I C N U C L E I A N D A T O M I C M A S S E S

Second CircularFebruary 2001

enam
2001

2-7 July, 2001
Hämeenlinna, Finland

Introduction
The 3rd International Conference on Exotic Nuclei and Atomic Masses, ENAM2001, will be held in
Aulanko near the city of Hämeenlinna, Finland, on 2-7 July 2001. Please check the ENAM2001 website (enam2001.jyu.fi) for the most recent information.
In this Circular we present a partial list of invited speakers, a call for submission of abstracts, andinformation on the conference site and registration.
Scope of the Conference
The programme will consist of invited review talks on major developments in the area of exotic nuclei
and atomic masses, and of selected oral and poster contributions on important experimental andtheoretical topics. Fields to be covered include:• Atomic masses and fundamental constants• Moments and radii• Forms of radioactivity• Direct reactions and nuclear spectroscopy• Nuclei at the drip lines• Cluster phenomena• Nuclear structure and shapes• Fission• Heaviest elements• Fundamental symmetries and interactions• Nuclear astrophysics• Experimental developments• Traps for radioactive isotopes• Applications of exotic nuclei

Conference Programme
A preliminary list of confirmed invited speakers scheduled by the International Advisory Committee
can be found on the conference web site. Additionally, the programme will include about 30 invited ororal presentations selected on the basis of the submitted abstracts by the Organising and AdvisoryCommittees. Speakers will be notified by May 15th, 2001. Please check the conference web site forupdated information about the scientific programme, which will begin on July 3rd in the morningand end on July 7th late in the afternoon. The welcome reception will take place on July 2nd .
Call for Abstracts
We would like to request all those wishing to contribute to the conference to submit an abstract of theircontribution by April 15th , 2001. This request includes the invited speakers. The abstracts are onepage long and should be written according to the model which is available from the ENAM2001 website. The text must fit within a frame with the dimensions of 15 cm x 23 cm. The abstracts should besent as pdf or postscript files via e-mail to enam2001@phys.jyu.fi. Alternatively, hard copy submissionis also possible. The postal address is:ENAM2001
Department of Physics
University of Jyväskylä
P.O. Box 35
FIN-40351 Jyväskylä
Finland
The Book of Abstracts will be handed out to all registered participants during conference registration.
The electronically submitted abstracts will be available on the conference web site after May 15th.

Poster Session
A poster session will be scheduled. The posters will be on display during the whole conference. Exact
information about the size and format of the posters will be given in the third circular.
Proceedings
The conference proceedings will be published by Springer Publishing company as two volumes.
Volume One will include the invited talks and Volume Two those contributions selected for oral orposter presentation. Volume one will additionally come out as a dedicated issue in European PhysicalJournal A. Instructions for the preparation of manuscripts will be given in the third circular. The
deadline for submitting the contributions is July 7th , 2001.
Language
The official conference language is English.
Registration Fees
The conference registration fee is 400 Euro for regular participants and 170 Euro for students
providing that registration is made by April 15th . After April 15th, the rates are 450 Euro for regularparticipants and 220 Euro for students. The fee covers among others the conference proceedings,
book of abstracts, coffee breaks, welcome reception, excursion and conference dinner. No refunds arepossible for any part of the package not taken.
Conference Site and Accommodation
The Aulanko natural park is in southern Finland, 100 km north of Helsinki. The site follows the traditionof the ENAM conferences and is surrounded by some of Finland's most beautiful nature, lakes andforests. The conference venue, Hotel Rantasipi Aulanko, is renowned for its 60 years of tradition as amagnificent location for conferences and special occasions.
The accommodation plus full board rates in Hotel Rantasipi Aulanko are as follows:
single room
double room per person
July 2-8762 Euro552 Euro
one day only
190 Euro
140 Euro
two days only
380 Euro
280 Euro
Meals only, for those with own accommodation arrangements, cost 210 Euro.
Those searching for a moderate option for accommodation are requested to contact Hotel Punaportti(tel.: +358 3 614 771, fax: +358 3 614 7554, e-mail: hotelli.punaportti@hakk.htk.fi) where a restricted
number of youth hostel rooms have been blocked for ENAM2001. Room rates (breakfast included) areapproximately 40 Euro (double room, per person) - 50 Euro (single room). Hotel Punaportti lies in thecity of Hämeenlinna with convenient bus connections to the conference venue. Please note that you
should make your booking directly to the hotel.
Registration and Accommodation Reservation
Conference registration and reservation of accommodation in the conference hotel are handled by theConference Secretariat at Jyväskylä Congresses. The preferred method is via internet from theENAM2001 web site (enam2001.jyu.fi). Alternatively, you can contact the Conference Secretariat
using the information given at the end of this circular. Accommodation in the conference hotel can only
be guaranteed if the reservation is made not later than April 15 th . Please refer to the instructions forpayment given on the registration form and note the terms of cancellation. For cancellations received
before May 31st , a refund less charges of 80 Euro will be made. No refund can be made after this date.
Weather
Due to its northern location, Finland enjoys long days in Summer; in July in southern Finland, nights
only last a few hours. The average daily maximum temperature is 22°C. We recommend however tobe prepared for cooler and rainy weather.
Travel Information
Finland’s capital city Helsinki is served by most major airlines. Free bus transportation from theHelsinki-Vantaa airport to the conference venue will be provided on Monday, July 2nd , at around 3 and6 pm. A direct flight from Stockholm to Tampere might be a convenient alternative. Finland can also

be reached by ferry boat from Sweden (Stockholm-Helsinki and Stockholm-Turku) and Germany(Rostock-Helsinki and Rostock-Hanko). Hämeenlinna can easily be reached by bus or train fromanywhere in Finland. The timetables can be checked at www.expressbus.com (bus) or www.vr.fi(train). From the Hämeenlinna bus or train station, it is most convenient to take a taxi to Hotel
Rantasipi Aulanko. Details about the travel to the conference location inside Finland will be given in
the 3rd circular.
Official Carrier
The Official Carrier of the conference is. Finnair offices throughout theworld (see www.finnair.com/congress) will be happy to assist you in your travelling arrangements.
Finnish Visa Formalities
An entrance visa for Finland is not required for citizens of the European Union and some othercountries. Please check with your travel agent or with the nearest Finnish Consulate whether or not
you need a visa to enter Finland.
Accompanying Persons
The registration fee for accompanying persons is 125 Euro and includes among others the welcome
reception, the conference dinner, the excursion and a day tour around Hämeenlinna.
Financial Assistance
Limited funds are available for participants of the conference with emphasis on young scientists.
Those requesting financial assistance are kindly asked to apply for support at the latest on March 31st .
Important Dates
March 31application for financial assistance
April 15submission of abstracts
April 15
registration
April 15
reservation for accommodation in the conference hotel
May 15
notification to speakers of acceptance of submitted abstracts
June3 rd Circular
July 2-7
ENAM2001
July 7
submission of manuscripts
The third circular will be mailed a few weeks before the conference. It will contain more information ontransportation from the airport, the excursion and the programme for accompanying persons.
International Advisory Committee
J. Äystö (Chair)
FinlandG. De AngelisItaly
G. AudiFranceJ. D’Auria
CanadaP.A. Butler
U. K.
C.N. Davids
USA
D. Guillemaud-Mueller
FranceJ.C. Hardy
USA
W. Henning
Germany
K. Heyde
Belgium
B. Jonson
SwedenP. Kienle
Germany
H.-J. Kluge
Germany

S. Kubono
K. Langanke
M. Lewitowicz
W. Nazarewicz
Yu. Ts. Oganessian
B. Sherrill
A.C. ShotterI. Tanihata
J.S. Vaagen
J. Vervier
N. Zeldes
J. Zylicz

JapanDenmark
FranceUSA
Russia
USA
U. K.
Japan
NorwayBelgiumIsrael
PolandLocal Organising Committee
J. ÄystöJyväskylä/CERN
P. Dendooven
Jyväskylä
T. Enqvist
Jyväskylä
K. Eskola
Helsinki
A. Jokinen
Jyväskylä

R. Julin
M. Leino (Chair)
T. Lönnroth
J. Suhonen

Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä
Turku
Jyväskylä

For Information Please Contact:
ENAM2001
Department of Physics
University of Jyväskylä
P.O. Box 35
FIN-40351 Jyväskylä
Finlandtel.: +358 14 260 2423
fax: +358 14 260 2351
email: enam2001@phys.jyu.fi
web site: http://enam2001.jyu.fi

Concerning registration and room reservations, please contact:
Jyväskylä Congresses/ENAM2001
P.O. Box 166
FIN-40101 Jyväskylä
Finlandfax: +358 14 339 8159
email: tarumaija.heilala@paviljonki-jkl.com
web site: http://enam2001.jyu.fi