Organized by
	Laser Lab., Osaka University		OPTICS & PHOTONICS International 2022 Congress

OBJECTIVE

Recent progress in high-power laser technology and the advent of X-ray free electron lasers have energetically advanced our understanding of matter in extreme environments. Materials dynamically compressed by high-power laser irradiation, which reach ultra-high pressure and temperature states or warm dense matter states, are closely related not only to plasma physics and material science but also to earth and planetary science and inertial confinement fusion researches. Since such materials are highly complex systems, they are interdisciplinary research interests where both experimental and computational contributions are essential. In the scientific research area, we recognize that it is beneficial to hold a conference to promote international and interdisciplinary collaboration and overview the current status and prospects of the related fields. Thus, we propose to hold an international conference at the annual HEDS meeting with a topical focus on "Matter in Extreme Conditions". The conference aims to discuss a definite theme with distinguished overseas scientists with experiences in high-pressure science, shock physics, materials science, earth and planetary science, first-principles calculations, high-power lasers, and X-ray free electron lasers, increasing the number of foremost participants in related fields.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HIGH ENERGY DENSITY SCIENCES 2022 (HEDS2022) is organized to share recent advances in science and technology on the matter under extreme high-energy-density conditions. The conference will be held on April 19- 21, 2022, both online and in-person, with the sponsorship of the Laser Society of Japan, and Institute of Laser Laboratory, Osaka University.

SCOPE

HEDS2022 covers

A. Dynamic and static high pressure

B. Warm dense matter

C. Simulation and modeling

D. Planetary science

E. Material sciences and applications

F. Facility, diagnostics, and other technological advances

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Conference Chair;
    Keisuke Shigemori (Osaka Univ.,Japan)
    Ryosuke Kodama(Osaka Univ.,Japan)

Steering Committee Chair;
    Norimasa Ozaki(Osaka Univ.,Japan)
    Yuichi Inubushi (JASRI,Japan)
    Kohei Miyanishi (RIKEN,Japan)
    Takuo Okuchi (Kyoto Univ.,Japan)
    Kazuyuki Sakaue (Univ. Tokyo,Japan)
    Yasuhiko Sentoku (Osaka Univ.,Japan)
    Toshinori Yabuuchi (JASRI,Japan)

CONFIRMED INVITED SPEAKERS

Karen Appel (EuroXFEL, Germany)
Mandy Bethkenhagen (Ecole Normale Superieure Lyon, France)
Thomas Duffy (Princeton University, USA)
Ken-ichi Ishikawa (Univ. Tokyo, Japan)
Junji Kawanaka (Univ. Tokyo, Japan)
Nicholas Hartley (SLAC, USA)
Hu Suxing (University of Rochester, USA)
Malcom McMahon (Univ. Edinburgh, UK)
Amy Lazicki (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)

LOCATION OF CONFERENCE SITE

The HEDS2022 takes place online and at Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama city, Kanagawa prefecture, JAPAN. Yokohama city, the center of Kanagawa prefecture is located south of Tokyo. Pacifico Yokohama is conveniently located about 40 min. by Limousine Bus from Haneda Airport and 90 min. from Narita Airport.