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TaipeiTaipeiTaipeiTaipeiSeptember 9September 9thth–13–13thth, 2013, 2013September 9September 9thth–13–13thth, 2013, 2013

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““Taiwan has always had a jaw-dropping landscape Taiwan has always had a jaw-dropping landscape – oversized sea cliffs and densely forested – oversized sea cliffs and densely forested mountains barely start to describe its majesty. mountains barely start to describe its majesty. And then there’s the museums,which are simply And then there’s the museums,which are simply bursting with treasures (including the best of bursting with treasures (including the best of imperial China...”imperial China...”

““Taiwan has always had a jaw-dropping landscape Taiwan has always had a jaw-dropping landscape – oversized sea cliffs and densely forested – oversized sea cliffs and densely forested mountains barely start to describe its majesty. mountains barely start to describe its majesty. And then there’s the museums,which are simply And then there’s the museums,which are simply bursting with treasures (including the best of bursting with treasures (including the best of imperial China...”imperial China...”

We are on Lonely We are on Lonely Planet’s Top 10 list, Planet’s Top 10 list, together with together with Suisse. Great Suisse. Great motivation to motivation to come!come!

We are on Lonely We are on Lonely Planet’s Top 10 list, Planet’s Top 10 list, together with together with Suisse. Great Suisse. Great motivation to motivation to come!come!

CMS GROUPSCMS GROUPSCMS GROUPSCMS GROUPS

• NTU + NCU: dynamic duo in CMSES in 2000’s: Si (NCU), MB (NTU);NTU + NCU: dynamic duo in CMSES in 2000’s: Si (NCU), MB (NTU);construction; backbone of ES runningPixel 1 Upgrade since 2010 (NTU)Many Analyses covering UE, 4G andconstruction; backbone of ES runningPixel 1 Upgrade since 2010 (NTU)Many Analyses covering UE, 4G andv-quark, Vg, H to γγ, FCNC top ...Total of 23 Physicists (20 M&O), 11 Doctoralv-quark, Vg, H to γγ, FCNC top ...Total of 23 Physicists (20 M&O), 11 Doctoral46 CMS members, w/ int’l team (10)46 CMS members, w/ int’l team (10)Good presence at CERNGood presence at CERNNTU FacultyNTU Faculty NCU FacultyNCU Faculty

• NTU + NCU: dynamic duo in CMSES in 2000’s: Si (NCU), MB (NTU);NTU + NCU: dynamic duo in CMSES in 2000’s: Si (NCU), MB (NTU);construction; backbone of ES runningPixel 1 Upgrade since 2010 (NTU)Many Analyses covering UE, 4G andconstruction; backbone of ES runningPixel 1 Upgrade since 2010 (NTU)Many Analyses covering UE, 4G andv-quark, Vg, H to γγ, FCNC top ...Total of 23 Physicists (20 M&O), 11 Doctoralv-quark, Vg, H to γγ, FCNC top ...Total of 23 Physicists (20 M&O), 11 Doctoral46 CMS members, w/ int’l team (10)46 CMS members, w/ int’l team (10)Good presence at CERNGood presence at CERNNTU FacultyNTU Faculty NCU FacultyNCU Faculty

Prof. Paoti ChangProf. Kai-Prof. Paoti ChangProf. Kai-Feng (Jack) Chen (UOD)Prof. Feng (Jack) Chen (UOD)Prof. George W.S. Hou (CBI)Prof. George W.S. Hou (CBI)Prof. Yee (Bob) Hsiung Prof. Yee (Bob) Hsiung Prof. Minzu WangDr. Paolo Minzu WangDr. Paolo BartaliniDr. Yuan (John) BartaliniDr. Yuan (John) ChaoDr. Rong-Shyang Lu ChaoDr. Rong-Shyang Lu (CBD)Dr. Jing-Ge Shiu(CBD)Dr. Jing-Ge Shiu

Prof. Paoti ChangProf. Kai-Prof. Paoti ChangProf. Kai-Feng (Jack) Chen (UOD)Prof. Feng (Jack) Chen (UOD)Prof. George W.S. Hou (CBI)Prof. George W.S. Hou (CBI)Prof. Yee (Bob) Hsiung Prof. Yee (Bob) Hsiung Prof. Minzu WangDr. Paolo Minzu WangDr. Paolo BartaliniDr. Yuan (John) BartaliniDr. Yuan (John) ChaoDr. Rong-Shyang Lu ChaoDr. Rong-Shyang Lu (CBD)Dr. Jing-Ge Shiu(CBD)Dr. Jing-Ge Shiu

Prof. Yuan-Hann Chang Prof. Yuan-Hann Chang (CBD)Prof. Chia-Ming Kuo (CBD)Prof. Chia-Ming Kuo (CBI)Prof. Willis T. LinProf. (CBI)Prof. Willis T. LinProf. Shin-Shan (Eiko) YuShin-Shan (Eiko) Yu

Prof. Yuan-Hann Chang Prof. Yuan-Hann Chang (CBD)Prof. Chia-Ming Kuo (CBD)Prof. Chia-Ming Kuo (CBI)Prof. Willis T. LinProf. (CBI)Prof. Willis T. LinProf. Shin-Shan (Eiko) YuShin-Shan (Eiko) Yu

THE PROPOSALTHE PROPOSALTHE PROPOSALTHE PROPOSAL

• Date: September 9-13 (!) 2013, week before classDate: September 9-13 (!) 2013, week before classPlace: on NTU campus in Taipei City Past Experience:Place: on NTU campus in Taipei City Past Experience:BCP3 (1999), FPCP 2008, attendance 200+BCP3 (1999), FPCP 2008, attendance 200+Off-KEK Belle General/Analysis Meeting (2003)Off-KEK Belle General/Analysis Meeting (2003)Numerous smaller scale workshopsCMSDASia Sept 11-15 2012Numerous smaller scale workshopsCMSDASia Sept 11-15 2012Have been encouraged to host Lepton-Photon 2017Standard: Have been encouraged to host Lepton-Photon 2017Standard: Reception; Coffee; Lunch; Afternoon Excursion; Banquet; Poster Reception; Coffee; Lunch; Afternoon Excursion; Banquet; Poster SessionSessionLow fee (up to additional funding)Most European and North American Low fee (up to additional funding)Most European and North American countries do not need visa forcountries do not need visa forvisit of up to 90 or 30 days.visit of up to 90 or 30 days.[ see [ see http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1443&ctNode=779&mp=2 ] ]

• Date: September 9-13 (!) 2013, week before classDate: September 9-13 (!) 2013, week before classPlace: on NTU campus in Taipei City Past Experience:Place: on NTU campus in Taipei City Past Experience:BCP3 (1999), FPCP 2008, attendance 200+BCP3 (1999), FPCP 2008, attendance 200+Off-KEK Belle General/Analysis Meeting (2003)Off-KEK Belle General/Analysis Meeting (2003)Numerous smaller scale workshopsCMSDASia Sept 11-15 2012Numerous smaller scale workshopsCMSDASia Sept 11-15 2012Have been encouraged to host Lepton-Photon 2017Standard: Have been encouraged to host Lepton-Photon 2017Standard: Reception; Coffee; Lunch; Afternoon Excursion; Banquet; Poster Reception; Coffee; Lunch; Afternoon Excursion; Banquet; Poster SessionSessionLow fee (up to additional funding)Most European and North American Low fee (up to additional funding)Most European and North American countries do not need visa forcountries do not need visa forvisit of up to 90 or 30 days.visit of up to 90 or 30 days.[ see [ see http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1443&ctNode=779&mp=2 ] ]

IMPRESSIONS OF TAIPEIIMPRESSIONS OF TAIPEIIMPRESSIONS OF TAIPEIIMPRESSIONS OF TAIPEI

Taipei, a sleepless city ― many shops run for 24 hours (including Taipei, a sleepless city ― many shops run for 24 hours (including restaurants, and even restaurants, and even bookstoresbookstores!) ― is located in northern Taiwan. It !) ― is located in northern Taiwan. It

offers areas of spectacular natural beauty, streets lined with shops, offers areas of spectacular natural beauty, streets lined with shops, bustling night markets, countless restaurants, and numerous international bustling night markets, countless restaurants, and numerous international hotels. Taipei is a convenient, clean, modern and safe city in southern East hotels. Taipei is a convenient, clean, modern and safe city in southern East

Asia.Asia.

Taipei, a sleepless city ― many shops run for 24 hours (including Taipei, a sleepless city ― many shops run for 24 hours (including restaurants, and even restaurants, and even bookstoresbookstores!) ― is located in northern Taiwan. It !) ― is located in northern Taiwan. It

offers areas of spectacular natural beauty, streets lined with shops, offers areas of spectacular natural beauty, streets lined with shops, bustling night markets, countless restaurants, and numerous international bustling night markets, countless restaurants, and numerous international hotels. Taipei is a convenient, clean, modern and safe city in southern East hotels. Taipei is a convenient, clean, modern and safe city in southern East

Asia.Asia.

Largest/Top university in Taiwan with a nice campus ― located in the Largest/Top university in Taiwan with a nice campus ― located in the heart of Taipei city. Very easy to reach by metro (MRT) or bus.heart of Taipei city. Very easy to reach by metro (MRT) or bus.10 mins at 10 mins at

0.5 Euros to Taipei Main Station, easy access anywhere. 0.5 Euros to Taipei Main Station, easy access anywhere. [Background at top is [Background at top is reflection of Physics building in pond/lake]reflection of Physics building in pond/lake]

Largest/Top university in Taiwan with a nice campus ― located in the Largest/Top university in Taiwan with a nice campus ― located in the heart of Taipei city. Very easy to reach by metro (MRT) or bus.heart of Taipei city. Very easy to reach by metro (MRT) or bus.10 mins at 10 mins at

0.5 Euros to Taipei Main Station, easy access anywhere. 0.5 Euros to Taipei Main Station, easy access anywhere. [Background at top is [Background at top is reflection of Physics building in pond/lake]reflection of Physics building in pond/lake]

NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITYNATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITYNATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITYNATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY

838 m2, 368 regular seats (extendable to 400+), plus 9 satellite meeting 838 m2, 368 regular seats (extendable to 400+), plus 9 satellite meeting rooms,power plug for every seat, microphone for every 2 seats. At rooms,power plug for every seat, microphone for every 2 seats. At

boundary of NTU main campus (Roosevelt Rd), 3 mins walk to metro boundary of NTU main campus (Roosevelt Rd), 3 mins walk to metro station. Enumerable number of nearby restaurants (cheap and tasty!). Will station. Enumerable number of nearby restaurants (cheap and tasty!). Will

take “mixed” approach to lunch.take “mixed” approach to lunch.

838 m2, 368 regular seats (extendable to 400+), plus 9 satellite meeting 838 m2, 368 regular seats (extendable to 400+), plus 9 satellite meeting rooms,power plug for every seat, microphone for every 2 seats. At rooms,power plug for every seat, microphone for every 2 seats. At

boundary of NTU main campus (Roosevelt Rd), 3 mins walk to metro boundary of NTU main campus (Roosevelt Rd), 3 mins walk to metro station. Enumerable number of nearby restaurants (cheap and tasty!). Will station. Enumerable number of nearby restaurants (cheap and tasty!). Will

take “mixed” approach to lunch.take “mixed” approach to lunch.

VENUEVENUEVENUEVENUE 集思臺大會議中心集思臺大會議中心集思臺大會議中心集思臺大會議中心

place for place for coffee & poster

coffee & poster

place for place for coffee & poster

coffee & poster

TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATION& ACCOMMODATIONTRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

& ACCOMMODATION& ACCOMMODATION

Two hotels adjacent to NTU campusTwo hotels adjacent to NTU campus (a 4* hotel at (a 4* hotel at ~ 90 Euros per night, is 2 mins walk from ~ 90 Euros per night, is 2 mins walk from venue) , venue) , university accommodationuniversity accommodation possible. possible. Many good hotels, usually cheaper than in other Many good hotels, usually cheaper than in other major cities in Asia, and easy to book, too. Typical major cities in Asia, and easy to book, too. Typical room rates: room rates: 3* – 50-70 Euros, 4* – 60-90 Euros, 5* – 90-150 3* – 50-70 Euros, 4* – 60-90 Euros, 5* – 90-150 Euros. Euros.

Two hotels adjacent to NTU campusTwo hotels adjacent to NTU campus (a 4* hotel at (a 4* hotel at ~ 90 Euros per night, is 2 mins walk from ~ 90 Euros per night, is 2 mins walk from venue) , venue) , university accommodationuniversity accommodation possible. possible. Many good hotels, usually cheaper than in other Many good hotels, usually cheaper than in other major cities in Asia, and easy to book, too. Typical major cities in Asia, and easy to book, too. Typical room rates: room rates: 3* – 50-70 Euros, 4* – 60-90 Euros, 5* – 90-150 3* – 50-70 Euros, 4* – 60-90 Euros, 5* – 90-150 Euros. Euros.

Transportation (metro, bus, taxi) is very Transportation (metro, bus, taxi) is very convenient, cheap, and clean in Taipei. Typical convenient, cheap, and clean in Taipei. Typical city taxi fares < 5 Euros, metro trip usually < 1 city taxi fares < 5 Euros, metro trip usually < 1 Euro. From international airport: 1 hour bus ride Euro. From international airport: 1 hour bus ride ~ 4 Euros. Airfare not trivial (you’ll appreciate ~ 4 Euros. Airfare not trivial (you’ll appreciate my/our dedication),but bonus of (likely) flying my/our dedication),but bonus of (likely) flying thru Hong Kong, Beijing (!),Shanghai (!), thru Hong Kong, Beijing (!),Shanghai (!), Bangkok, Singapore etc. Try stopover.Bangkok, Singapore etc. Try stopover.

Transportation (metro, bus, taxi) is very Transportation (metro, bus, taxi) is very convenient, cheap, and clean in Taipei. Typical convenient, cheap, and clean in Taipei. Typical city taxi fares < 5 Euros, metro trip usually < 1 city taxi fares < 5 Euros, metro trip usually < 1 Euro. From international airport: 1 hour bus ride Euro. From international airport: 1 hour bus ride ~ 4 Euros. Airfare not trivial (you’ll appreciate ~ 4 Euros. Airfare not trivial (you’ll appreciate my/our dedication),but bonus of (likely) flying my/our dedication),but bonus of (likely) flying thru Hong Kong, Beijing (!),Shanghai (!), thru Hong Kong, Beijing (!),Shanghai (!), Bangkok, Singapore etc. Try stopover.Bangkok, Singapore etc. Try stopover.

ATTRACTIONS: FOOD!ATTRACTIONS: FOOD!ATTRACTIONS: FOOD!ATTRACTIONS: FOOD!

Taiwanese cuisine: inherited from China with lighter, local tastes, with Taiwanese cuisine: inherited from China with lighter, local tastes, with strong influence from Japan. Excellent seafood and strong influence from Japan. Excellent seafood and vegetarianvegetarian dishes. dishes.

Diverse selection of (Chinese) regional and international cuisine. Large Diverse selection of (Chinese) regional and international cuisine. Large varieties in night markets.Generally inexpensive.varieties in night markets.Generally inexpensive.

Taiwanese cuisine: inherited from China with lighter, local tastes, with Taiwanese cuisine: inherited from China with lighter, local tastes, with strong influence from Japan. Excellent seafood and strong influence from Japan. Excellent seafood and vegetarianvegetarian dishes. dishes.

Diverse selection of (Chinese) regional and international cuisine. Large Diverse selection of (Chinese) regional and international cuisine. Large varieties in night markets.Generally inexpensive.varieties in night markets.Generally inexpensive.

ATTRACTIONS: TOURISMATTRACTIONS: TOURISMATTRACTIONS: TOURISMATTRACTIONS: TOURISM

A nearby national park and hot spring areas, and not far from seashore.A nearby national park and hot spring areas, and not far from seashore.[Taiwan itself an island the size of Holland, [Taiwan itself an island the size of Holland, but goes up to 3952 but goes up to 3952

metersmeters]Lot’s of temples and museums, especially the ]Lot’s of temples and museums, especially the National Palace National Palace MuseumMuseum, housing a sizable portion of China’s dynastic treasures., housing a sizable portion of China’s dynastic treasures.

A nearby national park and hot spring areas, and not far from seashore.A nearby national park and hot spring areas, and not far from seashore.[Taiwan itself an island the size of Holland, [Taiwan itself an island the size of Holland, but goes up to 3952 but goes up to 3952

metersmeters]Lot’s of temples and museums, especially the ]Lot’s of temples and museums, especially the National Palace National Palace MuseumMuseum, housing a sizable portion of China’s dynastic treasures., housing a sizable portion of China’s dynastic treasures.

SUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARY• Excellent location in East Asia; Unique, small but dynamic country.Excellent location in East Asia; Unique, small but dynamic country.

Fusion of Chinese, Japanese, American and European ―Fusion of Chinese, Japanese, American and European ― and Taiwanese and Taiwanese!!Excellent and convenient city, nice campus, small but dynamic CMS Excellent and convenient city, nice campus, small but dynamic CMS group(s).Not long ago the tallest building, Taipei 101. Preeminent “Bump”.group(s).Not long ago the tallest building, Taipei 101. Preeminent “Bump”.

- Quite adequate venue in modern city.Excellent and inexpensive food, world Quite adequate venue in modern city.Excellent and inexpensive food, world class culture heritage.If time affords:Up 3000+ meters, diverse coastal class culture heritage.If time affords:Up 3000+ meters, diverse coastal areas (North, Northeast, East, South!)areas (North, Northeast, East, South!)

- Side trip or stopover in dynamic East and Southeast Asian cities or tourist Side trip or stopover in dynamic East and Southeast Asian cities or tourist spots.Help us practice for, if not capture, LP 2017.spots.Help us practice for, if not capture, LP 2017.

• Excellent location in East Asia; Unique, small but dynamic country.Excellent location in East Asia; Unique, small but dynamic country.Fusion of Chinese, Japanese, American and European ―Fusion of Chinese, Japanese, American and European ― and Taiwanese and Taiwanese!!Excellent and convenient city, nice campus, small but dynamic CMS Excellent and convenient city, nice campus, small but dynamic CMS group(s).Not long ago the tallest building, Taipei 101. Preeminent “Bump”.group(s).Not long ago the tallest building, Taipei 101. Preeminent “Bump”.

- Quite adequate venue in modern city.Excellent and inexpensive food, world Quite adequate venue in modern city.Excellent and inexpensive food, world class culture heritage.If time affords:Up 3000+ meters, diverse coastal class culture heritage.If time affords:Up 3000+ meters, diverse coastal areas (North, Northeast, East, South!)areas (North, Northeast, East, South!)

- Side trip or stopover in dynamic East and Southeast Asian cities or tourist Side trip or stopover in dynamic East and Southeast Asian cities or tourist spots.Help us practice for, if not capture, LP 2017.spots.Help us practice for, if not capture, LP 2017.

SUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARY• Excellent location in East Asia; Unique, small but dynamic country.Excellent location in East Asia; Unique, small but dynamic country.

Fusion of Chinese, Japanese, American and European ―Fusion of Chinese, Japanese, American and European ― and Taiwanese and Taiwanese!!Excellent and convenient city, nice campus, small but dynamic CMS Excellent and convenient city, nice campus, small but dynamic CMS group(s).Not long ago the tallest building, Taipei 101. Preeminent “Bump”.group(s).Not long ago the tallest building, Taipei 101. Preeminent “Bump”.

- Quite adequate venue in modern city.Excellent and inexpensive food, world Quite adequate venue in modern city.Excellent and inexpensive food, world class culture heritage.If time affords:Up 3000+ meters, diverse coastal class culture heritage.If time affords:Up 3000+ meters, diverse coastal areas (North, Northeast, East, South!)areas (North, Northeast, East, South!)

- Side trip or stopover in dynamic East and Southeast Asian cities or tourist Side trip or stopover in dynamic East and Southeast Asian cities or tourist spots.Help us practice for, if not capture, LP 2017.spots.Help us practice for, if not capture, LP 2017.

• CB on Friday the 13CB on Friday the 13thth in 2013 (if we survive in 2013 (if we survive 20122012), during LS1. ), during LS1. Sounds Sounds GreatGreat..

• Excellent location in East Asia; Unique, small but dynamic country.Excellent location in East Asia; Unique, small but dynamic country.Fusion of Chinese, Japanese, American and European ―Fusion of Chinese, Japanese, American and European ― and Taiwanese and Taiwanese!!Excellent and convenient city, nice campus, small but dynamic CMS Excellent and convenient city, nice campus, small but dynamic CMS group(s).Not long ago the tallest building, Taipei 101. Preeminent “Bump”.group(s).Not long ago the tallest building, Taipei 101. Preeminent “Bump”.

- Quite adequate venue in modern city.Excellent and inexpensive food, world Quite adequate venue in modern city.Excellent and inexpensive food, world class culture heritage.If time affords:Up 3000+ meters, diverse coastal class culture heritage.If time affords:Up 3000+ meters, diverse coastal areas (North, Northeast, East, South!)areas (North, Northeast, East, South!)

- Side trip or stopover in dynamic East and Southeast Asian cities or tourist Side trip or stopover in dynamic East and Southeast Asian cities or tourist spots.Help us practice for, if not capture, LP 2017.spots.Help us practice for, if not capture, LP 2017.

• CB on Friday the 13CB on Friday the 13thth in 2013 (if we survive in 2013 (if we survive 20122012), during LS1. ), during LS1. Sounds Sounds GreatGreat..