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	Created in 2011 by the Nuclear Energy Division of CEA, the French leader for research on materials for nuclear applications, the MINOS Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Materials sustains fundamental and applied research related to the behavior of nuclear materials and structures. MINOS consists of around 700 staff members involved in fundamental and applied research on nuclear materials in areas such as chemistry, physics, mechanics, and behavior under irradiation. Research programs are guided by industrial needs. It offers a broad spectrum of R&D activities in the field of materials science and engineering for nuclear applications. Complex systems for nuclear-based electricity may be exposed to severe service conditions (irradiation, temperature, mechanical loading, corrosive environment). It is thus essential to rely on high-performance, durable materials and structures. In order to extend the lifespan of current reactors and to improve NPP availability, research must be performed to guarantee that this can be done safely. Optimizing current and future claddings and fuels, designing new materials for 4th generation reactors and improving radioactive waste management call for innovative and groundbreaking research to increase the reliability of predictive models for operating conditions and potential accident scenarios. Those issues are the major ones with which the research teams associated to MINOS are highly concerned. Through the MINOS initiative, CEA reaffirms its position as a world leader in nuclear materials R&D and demonstrates a strong innovative capacity and ability to execute and supervise research programs for national and international industrial partners.	CEA MINOS CEA Saclay - Centre MINOS Bâtiment 520 91191 GIF-SUR-YVETTE Cedex - France Phone: +33 (0)1 69 08 37 17 Web site: www.materials.cea.fr/en/minos
		ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE Route de Saclay 91128 PALAISEAU Cedex - France Phone: +33 (0)1 69 33 33 33 Web site: www.polytechnique.edu
		SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE DES MICROSCOPIES, Sfµ Sorbonne Université Campus P. et M. Curie - Case 243 4, place Jussieu 75 252 PARIS cedex 05 - France Phone: +33 (0)6 77 53 83 16 Web site: sfmu.fr/fr/
	The 'LabEx NanoSaclay' is an interdisciplinary cluster of excellence for nanosciences and nanotechnology integrated to the Paris-Saclay University. It is supported by local renowned research and training institutions and unifies >450 physicists, chemists and biologists. It undertakes research actions in nanosciences and addresses key fundamental, economic and societal issues. It also supports innovation projects and training of UPSaclay students within the nanosciences issues.	LABEX NANOSACLAY Web sites: nanosaclay.fr/en/index.php and nanosaclay.fr/
	Since 1994, ELOÏSE sells scientific instruments for work and research in electron microscopy. We have selected for you the most powerful devices, designed and manufactured by world leaders in their fields of application. Our experience of more than 30 years in electron microscopy, the seriousness and the competence of our after-sales service, are the vectors of our reputation. ELOÏSE is the French Distributor for: CRESSINGTON, EMSIS, NanoMEGAS, Spicer Consulting, Ted Pella.	ELOÏSE SARL Paris Nord II 33 Rue des Chardonnerets BP 68039 - Tremblay-en-France 95971 ROISSY CDG Cedex - France Web site: www.eloise-sarl.fr
	NanoMEGAS was established in 2004 and specialises in advanced electron diffraction techniques for TEM. It was the first to develop and commercialise Precession Electron Diffraction (PED) products to reduce dynamical effects and improve the application of electron diffraction techniques in TEM. These applications include: Phase & Orientation Mapping (ASTAR) at the nm scale, Strain mapping with a sensitivity of 0.02%, Diffraction Tomography (ADT-3D) for crystal structure determination of nm sized crystals and Electron Pair Distribution Function (e-PDF) for analysis of amorphous materials. This advanced product range is compatible with most commercial TEMs’.	NanoMEGAS SPRL Blvd Edmond Machtens 79, B-1080 BRUSSELS - Belgium Web site: www.nanomegas.com
	JEOL designs and manufactures scientific instruments for high-level research and development activities. Our customers include scientists and engineers working in leading-edge academic and in d u s t r i a l laboratories around the world. JEOL products and services enable them to pursue a variety of R&D applications that require high resolution imaging and analytical capabilities such as: basic observation and analysis, environmental science, information technology, semiconductor production, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and a broad range of industrial endeavors. Experts involved in the studies of medicine, biology, biochemistry, agriculture, materials science, metallurgy, ceramics, chemistry, petroleum, pharmacy, semiconductors and electronic materials have been using JEOL products for more than 65 years. Our new products are easier-to-use than ever before and contribute to a high level of quality assurance and quality control during the production process. Its fields of investigation are multiple: sample preparation (cross polisher, ion slicer), nanotechnology (SEM, MET, Auger, FIB...), the environment, medicine, the life sciences (NMR, EPR, mass spectrometry…). With 3000 employees in more than 80 countries JEOL Ltd. is the world leader in electron microscopy. This position leads us to constantly innovate in bringing us closer to our customers through dynamic partnerships to meet the upcoming challenges. For more details or information about any of our products, please watch on web site or contact JEOL office.	JEOL (Europe) SAS Espace Claude Monet 1 allée de Giverny - 78290 CROISSY-SUR-SEINE - France Phone: +33 (0)1 30 15 37 37 Web site: www.jeol.co.jp/en/