6
CONTENTS
Page
Preface to the 3
rd
Edition
5
1.
Introduction
8
2.
The First International Congress on Vacuum Technology
10
3.
The International Organisation for Vacuum Science and Technology (IOVST)
12
4.
Formation of the International Union for Vacuum Science,
Technique and Applications (IUVSTA)
13
5.
Organisational Structure of the IUVSTA
19
6.
The Scientific and Technical Directorate (STD)
29
7.
The Secretariat
33
8.
IUVSTA Divisions
37
9.
International Vacuum Congresses
45
10.
National Membership of IUVSTA
60
11.
The IUVSTA News Bulletin
62
12.
Website and Electronic Communication
64
13.
IUVSTA Workshops, Schools, and Technical Training Courses
67
14.
The Visual Aids Program
75
15.
Student Awards and Scholarships
77
16.
The IUVSTA Prizes
79
17.
Persons Honoured by the IUVSTA
81
18.
Conclusion
82
Short histories of the National Vacuum Societies
84