The scope of ASON-1, as indicated by the subtitle, will be the very basics of nanoscience. Specifically, this encompasses the formation of nanostructures from the atomic to the macroscopic scale. The first school is designed to establish the very basics. In this sense, it will suit a wide range of scientists in the field, regardless of their diverse backgrounds as (chemistry, physics, biology, etc). As mentioned in the introduction, the school will be focussed on the younger generation of nanoscientists, primarily PhD students, but, depending on available space, participation is also foreseen for scientists holding newly awarded (first half of 2010) doctoral degrees.
