Dear Friends,

We would like to invite you to attend the Focus Topical Session “Novel Chemistry under Extreme Conditions” at the APS 2017 March meeting in New Orleans, LA, March 13 – 17, 2017. The deadline for submitting an abstract is Nov. 11, 2016. The sorting category is 16.1.2.

This Focus Topical Session will explore emerging new chemistry and physics of materials under pressure, including the following areas: (1) synthesis and prediction of novel compounds with atypical or unusual compositions under pressure; (2) the observation and prediction of high-pressure electrides and the mechanism of their formation; (3) new types and features of chemical bonding unique to high pressure environments; (4) the reactivity of ‘noble’ elements under pressure; (5) emerging physics in new materials such as topological insulators and superconductivity; (6) other novel phenomena uncovered by recent experiments and theory. The session will also provide an opportunity to meet colleagues and experts in the field.

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!

Co-organizers

Maosheng Miao, California State University Northridge, [email protected]

Russell Hemley, The George Washington University, [email protected]