The International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) is an annual meeting coordinated by the Plasma Science and Application Committee (PSAC) of the IEEE Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society. ICOPS 2009 will feature an exciting technical program with reports from around the globe about new and innovative developments in the field of plasma science and engineering. Leading researchers will gather to explore basic plasma physics, high-energy-density-plasmas, inertial confinement fusion, magnetic fusion, plasma diagnostics, pulsed power plasmas, microwave generation, lighting, micro- and nano- applications of plasmas, medical applications and plasma processing. Plenary sessions will highlight progress in major areas, and will be accompanied by a range of contributed reports on both fundamental and applied studies. The conference also attracts a wide range of commercial exhibits, and supports short courses and satellite meetings on related areas.

ICOPS 2009 will offer a balanced program of technical presentations spanning a range of topics to include:

• Basic Processes in Fully and Partially Ionized Plasmas
• Microwave Generation and Plasma Interaction
• Charged Particle Beams and Sources
• High Energy Density Plasmas and their Interactions
• Industrial, Commercial, and Medical Applications of Plasmas
• Plasma Diagnostics
• Pulsed Power and Other Plasma Applications