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The 20^th international conference, X05, in the series X-ray and Inner-shell Processes is to be held in Melbourne, Australia, 4-8 July 2005. The meeting coincides with the construction of the 3 GeV Australian Synchrotron. Development of this major new national facility is led by the State Government of Victoria in partnership with the academic, technological and industrial communities of Australia.

The meeting will be held in Melbourne within the Parkville campus of The University of Melbourne. This venue is able to accommodate up to 350 participants, possesses excellent facilities, and is situated within the historical and cultural heart of the City of Melbourne. It is well-served with public transport within the city, and offers convenient access to Melbourne International Airport.

The aim of X05 is to provide a forum for the discussion of fundamental processes associated with X-ray and inner-shell phenomena, including their application in applied science and technology.  The major focus will be on new directions using synchrotron X-ray sources in both the physical and biological sciences.The meeting will include plenary talks, progress reports, hot topics and poster presentations. The organizers will collect and publish the oral and poster presentations.

A local social programme will be organized for participants and accompanying persons that will enhance their visit to Victoria. Melbourne is recognized as "one of the world's most liveable cities", and we invite you to share our rich and diverse culture during your visit. Participants may also choose to take the opportunity to visit other regions in Australia before or after the scientific programme, including the other capital and major coastal cities, the Great Barrier Reef, the World Heritage Rainforest area, and Central Australia.

2005 has been declared by the United Nations as World Year of Physics, to recognise the hundredth anniversary of Einstein's publication of the theory of relativity, quantum theory and the theory of Brownian motion. Participate in this global celebration of physics in Australia during X05

Related international events

• Links to the X99 and X02 conferences
• Ultrafast X-rays 2004 (USA, 28 April-1 May 2004)
• VUV14: Cairns (AUSTRALIA, 19-23 July 2004)
• VUVsat: Melbourne (AUSTRALIA, 12-13 July 2004)
• ICAP: XIX International Conference on Atomic Physics (BRAZIL, 25-30 July 2004)
• International Conference on Precision Physics of Simple Atomic Systems (BRAZIL 1-4 August 2004)
• BSR2004: Eighth International Conference on Biology and Synchrotron Radiation (JAPAN, 7-11 September 2004)
• 18^thInternational Conference on X-ray Optics and Microanalysis (Frascati (Rome) Italy, 25-30 September 2005)

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The State of Victoria is delighted to sponsor X05, the world's premier X-ray and inner shell conference. Delegates will learn about the latest developments from internationally recognised science leaders, and participate in challenging discussions on groundbreaking research. We will warmly welcome you to Victoria and arrange for you to tour the Australian Synchrotron development. This state of the art 3 GeV facility, with the leading edge Boomerang 20 lattice at its heart, is scheduled to open in 2007. I look forward to seeing you at X05 in July 2005.

JOHN BRUMBY MP Minister for Innovation