The Wright Nuclear Structure Laboratory (WNSL) in the Yale Physics Department is proud to host the 33^rd meeting of the Symposium of Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (SNEAP) at the OMNI New Haven Hotel at Yale from October 9-12, 2000. A reception will be held at the hotel on Sunday evening, October 8^th.

The objective of SNEAP is to assemble a wide spectrum of individuals to discuss the construction, operation and application of electrostatic accelerators and boosters. Among the topics typically explored are accelerator performances and developments, ion sources, charging systems, beam optics, vacuum technology, control systems and equipment suppliers. SNEAP 2000 will include presentations of submitted papers, informal discussions and laboratory reports. Submitted papers, suggested topics and speakers are welcome.

Outside of the proceedings, tentative plans include a tour of WNSL and the interior of the ESTU tandem on Monday evening, a foliage excursion to Litchfield county on Tuesday afternoon, and a banquet at the Quinnipiack Club on Wednesday evening. The traditional companion program will happily be continued with options to visit area museums and historic sites.

The OMNI hotel is located in the heart of downtown New Haven, two blocks from Yale University and across from the New Haven green. The hotel is within walking distance to the architectural and cultural attractions of Yale as well as a fine selection of shops, boutiques and restaurants. Galileo’s, a 19^th floor restaurant and bar, boasts spectacular views of Yale, New Haven and the Long Island Sound. Reservations must be made directly with the OMNI hotel by September 8^th to receive the SNEAP 2000 conference rate of $119 per night plus tax. Special rates for U.S. Government employees may be available. Reservations can be made 24 hours a day at 1-800-843-6664 or 203-772-6664. A faxable registration form is available online. Omni's website is www.omnihotels.com.

New Haven is located approximately 2 hours by car from both LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports in New York, 2 ½ hours from Newark, New Jersey, 2 hours from Green Airport in Providence, Rhode Island, and about 1 hour from Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Tweed, a small airport in New Haven, is serviced by US Air. Connecticut Limousine (800-472-5466 or www.ctlimo.com) service provides ground transportation to the hotel from LaGuardia, Kennedy, Newark and Bradley. Current limousine rates are $88 round trip from Newark, $78 from La Guardia and Kennedy, and $50 from Bradley. All airports have rental car accommodations. New Haven is also serviced by Amtrak and Metro-North Railroads.

The conference registration fee is $295, with an increase to $325 for registrations after September 8, 2000. The companion excursion and banquet fee is $50. Payments may be made by credit card, check or international money order. Registration may be made via the registration web page, phone, fax or mail.

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