Workshop: Synchrotron Techniques for Photochemical Energy Conversion
The aim of this tutorial workshop is to introduce the basic principles of synchrotron-based spectroscopy and demonstrate how these techniques provide crucial information about surfaces and interfaces of materials for photochemical energy conversion materials. Specific topics that will be addressed are the study of interfaces in inorganic and hybrid organic/inorganic photovoltaic materials and spectroscopy under elevated-pressure conditions. The intended audience is young scientists who have little or no synchrotron experience, and would like to learn more about the possibilities offered by these techniques.
The workshop will be given by three experts in the field:
 | Prof. Dr. Marcus Bär (Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Germany) Photovoltaic materials research with electron and x-ray spectroscopies |
 | Dr. Eric Mankel |
 | Dr. David Starr |
Workshop schedule:
| Time | Topic | Presenter | Location |
| 11:00–11:30 | Introduction to the BESSY-II Synchrotron Facility |
| BESSY Entrance Hall |
| 11:30–12:30 | "Photovoltaic materials research with electron and x-ray spectroscopies" | Prof. Dr. Marcus Bär Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin | WCRC 14.51 – 3147 BESSY Lecture Hall |
| 12:30–1:45 | Lunch |
| BESSY Fourier |
| 1:45–2:45 | “Photoemission spectroscopy on organic semiconductor materials using synchrotron radiation” | Dr. Eric Mankel, TU Darmstadt
| WCRC 14.51 – 3147 BESSY Lecture Hall |
| 2:45–3:45 | “Using near ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to study energy relevant materials” | Dr. David Starr Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin | WCRC 14.51 – 3147 BESSY Lecture Hall |
The workshop will take place on Sunday, 27 July from 11:00 – 16:00 at the BESSY-II Synchrotron facility in Berlin-Adlershof (about 40 min. from the conference hotel by public transport). Directions to the BESSY-II facility can be found here and on the IPS-20 website. Participation is free of charge and subject to minimum attendance. The maximum number of participants is limited to 40. You can register on-line using the form below. Please note that only registered participants can be admitted to the BESSY-II building, and that you need to bring your passport.