Second Workshop on Electronuclear Physics with Internal Targets and the Bates Large Acceptance Spectrometer Toroid (BLAST)

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Construction of the BLAST spectrometer is well underway with the coils and supports scheduled for delivery at Bates by early 1999. Mechanical design of the detectors and targets is proceeding and prototype work has commenced. The initial BLAST physics program of spin dependent electroproduction on few body systems has driven the design of the spectrometer. The upcoming May Workshop is a timely opportunity to revisit the physics possibilities with the innovative configuration of CW polarized beam, polarized internal targets and a large acceptance spectrometer. New ideas for experiments using the BLAST spectrometer are particularly welcome. All contributions to the Workshop will be included in the Proceedings.

The Workshop format will follow that of the previous meeting at Tempe in 1992. Plenary talks will take place each morning and the afternoon will be devoted to working group sessions. In an effort to maximize involvement of all participants, in so far as possible working groups will be held in series. Confirmed plenary speakers for the Workshop include:

As of this time working groups have been organized on the following topics:

Interested contributors should contact the conveners directly. Additional working groups can be organized by contacting either of the Workshop co-chairs. We anticipate a second mailing in the Spring to those who have expressed interest in attending the Workshop. All information on the Workshop, including registration, is available on the World Wide Web at

http://blast.mit.mit.edu/workshop
For those who wish to economize we have made dormitory housing available at Boston University (reservations must be made through Sheila Dodson, see BU Housing Form). For those who prefer hotel accommodations, we have been able to arrange rooms at the Double Tree Hotel (please make your own hotel reservations). We have also included a list of other recommended hotels in the area for your convenience. Please read the enclosed information for more details. Accommodations in the Cambridge area in late May are always very tight. Thus, we urge all Workshop participants to make reservations as soon as conveniently possible.

We look forward to seeing you at MIT in late May for what promises to be a stimulating and lively meeting.

Sincerely,

Richard Milner and Ricardo Alarcon
Co-Chairs of the Organizing Committee