About ICACS & SHIM Conference Series
ICACS (International Conference on Atomic Collisions in Solids) and SHIM (Swift Heavy Ions in Matter) are conference series that bring together the global scientific community to exchange knowledge and ideas, promoting a deeper understanding of physical and chemical phenomena involved in the interaction of energetic particles with condensed matter.
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ICACS is dedicated to exploring the interactions between particle beams and condensed matter – be it surfaces, solids, or liquids. The conference engages in comprehensive discussions of phenomena induced by projectiles, including but not limited to singly and multiply charged ions, atoms, clusters, photons, electrons, positrons, and antiprotons. Originating in 1965 in Aarhus, Denmark, ICACS has traversed the globe, convening in cities like Caen, France (2018); Lanzhou, China (2014); and Phalaborwa, South Africa (2008), among others. ICACS provides a platform for scrutinising the state of the art in the current understanding of various basic phenomena.
The SHIM conference series, started in in 1989 in Caen, France, unites researchers working with high-energy heavy ions across diverse disciplines, including radiation effects in solids, atomic physics, plasma physics, radiation biology, medicine, and nanotechnology. With a focus on both basic and applied research, encompassing theoretical and experimental aspects, SHIM has hosted successful conferences in cities like Darmstadt, Germany (2015) and Lyon, France (2008).
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In 2018, ICACS and SHIM joined forces for the first time in Caen, France, and subsequently in 2022 at the University of Helsinki, Finland. The amalgamation of both conferences instigated a new era of collaborative learning, mutually beneficial for both communities.
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Looking forward, the 2024 edition of ICACS and SHIM is set to take place at the Research School of Physics, Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. The conference program will feature invited lectures along with oral and poster presentations in a single-track format, ensuring an enriching experience for all attendees.