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Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (INI)

Defining a theory of quantum gravity remains one of the most challenging problems at the cutting edge of research in mathematical and theoretical physics. Unlocking this problem implies constructing a quantum field theoretic description of gravity which fully elucidates how a quantum field theory encodes gravitational spacetime background solutions. Much of the progress in shaping the language and the framework of this problem owes its genesis to a specific subset of problems in quantum gravity, namely those dealing with understanding the organisation of information in black holes.

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India

The tenth edition of International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology (ICGC) conference at IIT Guwahati aims to bring together experts working in the area of Gravitation and Cosmology to discuss the recent developments, present status and exchange ideas while providing young researchers from India an opportunity for interaction with experts. The programme will have a series of plenary lectures, with parallel and poster sessions.

Email: icgc2023@iitg.ac.in

Classical & Quantum Gravity, Gravitational Waves, Astrophysical Relativity, Cosmology

American Astronomical Society (AAS)

One of the central features of the AAS Summer and Winter Meetings is their plenary talks spanning the full breadth of astrophysics. Some plenaries are given by prize winners from the AAS and other organizations, while other speakers are selected by the AAS Vice Presidents. Most plenary talks present science content, but talks on the state of the profession, demographics, and societal issues of relevance to the astronomical community are also regularly scheduled.

ETH Zurich

The planets that are best understood are the four terrestrial planets of our own solar system. Applying the detailed understanding gleaned from these bodies is crucial in our interpretation of exoplanetary systems. With the ongoing programs to search for planets around nearby stars, as well as upcoming ground- and space-based surveys, we can anticipate huge growth in the number and information on detected rocky exoplanets in the coming decades. As the characterisation of these new planetary systems proceeds it will in turn improve understanding of our own solar system, and in particular of how potentially habitable Earth-like planets may form, evolve, and are distributed throughout the galaxy.

The Rocky Worlds conference series aims to bring together planetary scientists, astronomers, and earth scientists to foster discussion and build the collaborations that will pave the way for the next decade of rocky exoplanet discovery and characterisation.

astronomy, exoplanets, planetary science, geophysics, geochemistry, climate science, astrobiology, origins of life

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP)

While it is widely acknowledged that string theory provides a framework for addressing quantum gravitational (and even quantum field theoretic) questions, the precise nature of its organizational principle remains obscure. Nearly three decades ago, when the question “What is string theory?” was asked, the perturbative string worldsheet viewpoint played the starring role. Since then, the discovery of D-branes, string dualities, and the holographic AdS/CFT correspondence has had spacetime dynamics taking center-stage. Much insight has been gleaned from these developments. We now have, for example, a much broader class of string backgrounds with better control over compactifications; strong constraints on the low energy effective field theories; a plethora of gauge-string dualities as well as applications of holographic techniques to a wide class of physical problems; and new angles on semiclassical gravitational physics from a fruitful interplay with quantum information in holography. Together with an influx of new tools and techniques, we have a very rich set of perspectives that illuminate the subject we continue to call string theory. While all these developments are interesting in and of themselves, it is an opportune moment to attempt to synthesize these, often disparate, strands and arrive at a deeper answer to the question in the title.

Teilchenphysik und Felder,    Mathematische Physik

Institute of Space and Consciousness, Bangalore Chapter, India

About the Conference: Newton’s law of universal gravitation is a practical model for most everyday situations, while Einstein’s field equations for gravity provide a more accurate description of gravity, especially in extreme conditions and dealing with cosmological phenomenon. However, both of this gravity models have some serious limitations. Newtonian and Einsteinian models of gravity, where there is only one force (gravity) acting on cosmological distances cannot give stability to the universe. In order to overcome this difficulty Einstein had to introduce anti-gravity force acting at cosmic level and limited its strength just to balance the attraction of gravity. Thus, he obtained the concept of static universe. But we all know that how the concept of static universe was overthrown by the experimental discovery of expansion of universe by Hubble. A discussion on the antigravity force called dark energy is now a hot topic in astrophysics and cosmology. The study of dark energy demonstrates that current well established theories in particle physics and gravity are incomplete. In this seminar we invite theorists, phenomenologists, scholars, thinkers and experimentalists to present their views on the source and functional aspects of space, gravity, dark energy and consciousness. There are now speculations that the Space may be the source of gravity, matter and dark energy and papers on such speculations are most welcome. The seminar will have plenary talks, paper presentations and brainstorming panel discussions (subject to organizational constraints)

Program Coordinator - R. Prakash;     Tel.: [091-9840302270];     Email: gravity2003@gmail.com

We welcome papers on following topics: Space as the source of gravity, Space as the source of dark energy, An alternative to Big bang, Unification of forces and consciousness, The concept of Space-time curvature, The experimental evidence for dark energy, Theoretical proof for Galileo’s Pisa tower experiment, The concept of Space in science and philosophy. Notes: Proceedings of the submitted papers will be available to all participants on the seminar day free of cost, Projector facility is available for PPT, Travel and accommodation to be arranged on their own, Pre-registrations required due to limitations on hall and logistics, Papers shall be within 10 pages in MS Word or within 15 Slides in MS PPT, Supports on content of the paper and presentations are available.

The goal of the seminar is to bring together global experts from experiment and theory in the field working on various storage ring projects for a constructive discussion of the most promising paths to maximize the impact of the available facilities and exploit synergies among the groups.

Teilchenphysik und Felder,    Teilchenbeschleuniger

Sapienza University of Rome

Stars are the building blocks of our Universe. Not only do they synthetise all heavy elements such as carbon and oxygen, but they heat and energize their surrounding medium and host planets, the cradle of life. Understanding star formation is therefore of broad and fundamental interest in astrophysics and beyond. Yet it is an extremely rich multi-scale and multi-physics process which entails several fields of knowledge in interaction. The purpose of the school is to provide the newer generation of scientists working in this field with the basic knowledge necessary to carry out research in this field. Students and early postdocs are particularly welcome to register.

star formation, physical processes, gravity, turbulence, magnetic field, cooling, heating, radiative transfer, dust grains, cosmic rays, molecular clouds, interstellar medium, protoplanetary disk, galaxy, stars

A five-day conference on the mathematical theory of supergravity and its applications to differentiable geometry, topology and analysis The goal of this event is to bring together mathematicians and theoretical physicists interested in the mathematical structure of supergravity and its interaction with mathematics.

Mathematische Physik,    Geometrie und Topologie

Supported by Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), JAEA, JSPS A3 Foresight program, and Japan Forum of Nuclear Astrophysics (Ukakuren) - Organized by the Nuclear Physics Group of the ASRC

In the NAPS2024, we will focus on nuclear reactions and structure relevant to nucleosynthesis in stars, by highlighting key reactions which can be studied using stable ion beams. We will exchange new ideas in experiment and theory, whereby new collaboration programs will be formed between the participants.

Big Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN), s-process, rp-process, Fission recycle for r-process, Stellar evolution

UC Santa Barbara, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP)

Turbulence is an important process in various astrophysical environments and over vast scales. These environments range from the interior of stars, the solar wind, accretion flows, disks, jets, the interstellar medium and the circumgalactic medium, to the intra-cluster medium. The past few decades have seen great advances in both observational and theoretical studies of astrophysical turbulence. The advances in understanding and measuring turbulence have also brought significant changes to many branches of astronomy.

This conference will bring together turbulence experts from a wide range of subfields in astrophysics and physics. The goal is to encourage and enhance interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. The conference will cover many topics, including: turbulent dynamo, magnetic reconnection, plasma physics, space physics, unresolved physics and sub-grid models in numerical simulations, turbulence in the laboratory, new observational techniques for diagnosing turbulence, connecting observations and models, and astrophysical applications of magnetized turbulence (e.g. star formation, cosmic rays, accretion, galaxy formation and evolution).

Galileo Galilei Institute For Theoretical Physics

The School aims at providing robust and detailed introductions on the basic theoretical concepts and main tools to work in the field of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation. Gravitational waves of astrophysical and cosmological origin, neutrino physics and astronomy, early universe physics, dark matter and dark energy, galactic and extra-galactic cosmic rays and gamma-rays, will be some among the main topics, and will be alternated along the years. The courses are organised as lectures and are integrated with hands-on and discussion sessions with an instructor.

Kurse und Veranstaltungen für Physikstudenten,    Teilchenphysik und Felder

MIAPbP - Munich Institute for Astro-, Particle and BioPhysics an institute of the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS

ADONIS is aimed at investigating the chemical enrichment of nearby galaxies by using theory and observations. We plan to join efforts from world-leading experts working on resolved and unresolved stellar populations, and on state-of-the-art theoretical modelling.In case you would like either to become more familiar with these issues or to discuss recent findings on metallicity distribution and gradients youare really welcome to join us!

TESS welcomes participation by the entire Heliophysics community, including all four traditional sub-disciplines devoted to studies of the Sun, Heliosphere, Magnetosphere, and Ionosphere-Thermosphere-Mesosphere.

The Triennial Earth-Sun Summit is a joint meeting of the AAS Solar Physics Division and the Space Physics and Aeronomy Section of the American Geophysical Union.

The Royal Society

Scientific discussion meeting organised by Professor James Binney FRS, Dr Roya Mohayaee, Professor John Peacock FRS and Professor Subir Sarkar. Is the universe simple enough to be adequately described by the standard ΛCDM cosmological model which assumes the isotropic and homogeneous Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker metric? Tensions have emerged between the values of cosmological parameters estimated in different ways. Do these tensions signal that our model is too simple? Could a more sophisticated model account for the data without invoking a Cosmological Constant?

Scientific Programmes team;     Email: scientific.meetings@royalsociety.org

cosmology, CDM, CMB, cosmological constant, quantum gravity

Institute of Physics (IOP)

A marvel of human engineering, the James Webb Space Telescope has already provided us with a wealth of stunning imagery, new data and new discoveries. From rogue planets, imaging the most distant black hole discovered, and directly imaging exoplanets to discovering small stars with sand clouds, Webb is re-writing the space books. In this talk, we will take a look at some of the breathtaking images and the science behind them, and look at the plans and challenges of the next decade of unlocking the secrets of our Universe.

UC Santa Barbara, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP)

Tidal disruption events (TDEs), which occur when a star is destroyed by the immense tidal field of a supermassive black hole, fuel luminous accretion flares that provide unique insight into the properties of galactic nuclei and their central black holes. The detection rate of these events has accelerated in recent years thanks to advances in wide-field survey capabilities across the electromagnetic spectrum. Nonetheless, there remain theoretical uncertainties in the modeling of TDEs that obfuscate understanding in the face of observations, and our ability to use TDEs as a collective Rosetta Stone for deciphering black hole demographics across cosmic time remains elusive. To bridge theory and observation and to start to tap the wealth of understanding contained within TDE observations, this conference aims to unite the diverse field of astronomers working on TDEs and the related fields of variable Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) and X-ray binaries. This conference will highlight the recent advances that have been made in understanding TDEs, make connections to related astrophysical phenomena, and elucidate the most outstanding questions in TDE theory and observation.

MIAPbP - Munich Institute for Astro-, Particle and BioPhysics an institute of the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS

The exchange of mass, energy, and metals between galaxies, their surrounding circum-galactic medium (CGM), and the gas permeating halos at larger scale represents a fundamental part of the modern astrophysics. Both components still elude our knowledge. Indeed, we are very far from having a census of the CGM properties in the bulk of the galaxy population. Furthermore, the halo gas is well known at large scale only in the most massive halos of our Universe, the galaxy clusters (intra-cluster medium, ICM), but it is still very elusive in the bulk of the virtualized halo population at the group mass scale (Intra-group medium IGrM).

With the advent of instrument such as eROSITA, XRISM and JWST, and the enormous variety of results collected by Alma, MUSE, KCWI and LOFAR, it is time to review the state of the art of this research field. The final goal of this workshop is to fill the knowledge gap and review in an unbiased way all the key aspects of the baryon cycle: from the hot IGrM enclosed in the bulk of the virtualized halo population, to the CGM at hundreds of kpc from the central galaxy, and down to the main mechanisms in act at the galaxy center able to trigger the baryonic exchange.

UC Santa Barbara, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Most galaxies, including our own Milky Way, harbor supermassive black holes at their centers. When a star wanders too close to one of these black holes, it can be torn apart by the black hole's incredible tidal gravitational field; this stellar destruction by tides transforms the spherical star into a “spaghettified” stream of stellar debris. In a matter of months, a fraction of this debris stream heats up and falls into the black hole, producing a flare of light. Studying this process, called a tidal disruption event (TDE), tests our understanding of physics in extreme conditions and illuminates the environment immediately surrounding the black hole, which is otherwise invisible. This conference will cover the physics of supermassive black holes and the effects of their disruptive tidal forces, incorporating recent observational and theoretical advances in the rapidly-developing study of TDEs. We will also discuss activities that participating teachers can use to illustrate some of these concepts in the classroom.

American Geophysical Union (AGU)

AbSciCon brings the astrobiology community together every two years to share research, collaborate, and plan for the future. Diversity, interdisciplinary research and engaging topics make AbSciCon the premier conference for astrobiology.

Biologie,    Biochemie und Medizinische Chemie, Toxikologie

The international conference Loops ‘24 is the most recent in a long tradition of biennial meetings focused on loop quantum gravity and background independent approaches to quantum gravity. The conference will be held from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 2024, at the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA). The program will feature morning plenary talks complemented by contributed talks. Plenary sessions will be held in the auditorium of the Broward County Main Library one block away from the campus. The conference will highlight recent developments in canonical loop quantum gravity, covariant loop quantum gravity (spin foams), and other approaches to quantum gravity, as well as applications to symmetry-reduced models, quantum cosmology, black holes in quantum gravity, and other topics. Foundational, mathematical, numerical and phenomenological aspects will be covered.

Gravitation and Cosmology

Teilchenphysik und Felder,    Mathematische Physik

The Alps (Advanced Lectures in Physics in Switzerland) is a series of junior schools in theoretical physics taking place in the Swiss Mountains. Its principal aim is to lay the foundation for fruitful collaborations between young researchers with a variety of backgrounds. It is achieved by inspiring discussions between students and through lectures that bridge seemingly different areas of modern theoretical physics. The presence of junior lecturers is designed to further stimulate collaboration between students. This first edition will focus on quantum information from different perspectives: quantum computing, quantum field theory and holography. It will take place at the SwissMAP Research station, located in the bucolic village of Les Diablerets. A set of three lectures of 6 hours each will introduce the students to these different topics. They will be complemented by thorough exercise, discussion and team-building sessions. The school is designed for PhD students and early postdocs in theoretical physics.

Kurse und Veranstaltungen für Physikstudenten,    Quantenmechanik und Quantentechnologie

The IWM-EC 2024 is organized by INFN-Sezione di Catania, INFN-LNS and Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia "Ettore Majorana" of University of Catania. The workshop is supported by the CHIMERA and INDRA-FAZIA Collaborations.

MIAPbP - Munich Institute for Astro-, Particle and BioPhysics an institute of the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS

It is widely accepted that habitability and the capability of a planet to maintain its habitable conditions are deeply interwoven with its chemical composition and physical properties such as its atmospheric and geological/geophysical characteristics, orbital motion, dynamics, and its interactions with its host star. How these interactions originate and how they enable the planet to maintain its habitability are complex questions that can only be answered through collaborations between scientists of their respective fields. This workshop aims to bring together scientists from the fields of stellar astrophysics, planetary science, planetary dynamics, geology, and geophysics to discuss fundamental questions regarding the formation, characterization, and detection of habitable planets. Our plan is to facilitate interactions among participants through lectures, presentations and discussion sessions as well as to provide them with ample time to initiate collaborations and carry out their independent research. Our workshop is open to scientists of all levels, in particular junior and early-career researchers.

Kurse und Veranstaltungen für Physikstudenten,    Geophysik und Geologie

UC Santa Barbara, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP)

Observables spanning a wide range of cosmic epochs and length-scales independently testify to the existence of dark matter. Although little is known about the microphysical nature of dark matter, its mere existence points to physics beyond the Standard Model. New developments in theory, cosmological simulations, and observational capabilities in the era of large surveys have opened up a vast landscape for dark matter discovery, which includes models that can only be tested by astrophysical and cosmological probes.

American Astronomical Society (AAS)

One of the central features of the AAS Summer and Winter Meetings is their plenary talks spanning the full breadth of astrophysics. Some plenaries are given by prize winners from the AAS and other organizations, while other speakers are selected by the AAS Vice Presidents. Most plenary talks present science content, but talks on the state of the profession, demographics, and societal issues of relevance to the astronomical community are also regularly scheduled.

The microscopic description of black holes has been a challenge for more that forty years. There are now quite a number of promising approaches to solving this problem and the primary goal of this conference and workshop is to bring together experts in these areas to identify synergies, engage in constructive criticism and resolve apparent conflicts. A significant focus will be the dynamics of black-hole microstructure: how infalling matter is scrambled and how information is recovered.

The conference, along the tradition of the previous editions of the Torino workshop, will be focused on the physics and nucleosynthesis of asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars and on several related topics. Among others, the meeting will offer a valuable opportunity to discuss the status of the art of AGB, post-AGB, super AGB modelling, the role of these stars in the chemical evolution of the Milky Way and other galaxies, the possibilities offered by present and future observational facilities (such as JWST, VLT, LAMOST, ELT ecc.), the study of dust formation in the wind of evolved stars and the meteoritic stardust measurements, hot topics in the field of theoretical and nuclear astrophysics.

The scope of the workshop is to bring together researchers from a variety of research fields, to address the current issues, and to discuss the future directions by interdisciplinary approaches. The conference program will include a series of oral presentations and poster sessions.

SPIE

We look forward to gathering 15–20 June 2024 in Yokohama, Japan, for SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, the most valuable technical event for ground-based, airborne, and space-based telescopes, and their supporting instrumentation.

Research for ground- and space-based telescopes, supporting technologies, and instrumentation

Optik und Laser,    Messtechnik

SPIE – The International Society for Optics and Photonics

SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation is the most prestigious event for developers of ground-based, airborne, and space-based telescopes, the supporting technologies, and the latest instrumentation. Taking place every two years, the 2024 conference will be held in Yokohama, Japan. No other draws the number of elite researchers, innovators, and companies, whose collective efforts push the frontiers of space and enable the building and maintaining of the important telescopes of the world.

Customer Service;     Tel.: [360-676-3290];     Email: customerservice@spie.org

Adaptive optics, exoplanets, Interferometry, infrared, Instrumentation, spectrograph, spectroscopy, telescope, calibration, polarimetry, ELT, interferometry, wavefront sensing and distortion, diffractive optics

Optik und Laser,    Messtechnik

Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy

MIAPbP - Munich Institute for Astro-, Particle and BioPhysics an institute of the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS

How did quantum fluctuations of the inflaton field provide the seeds for structure on cosmological scales? Did other fields play a role during inflation? How did their quantum fluctuations imprint on cosmological observables (e.g., non-Gaussianity) or survive as cosmological relics today (e.g., dark matter, matter/antimatter asymmetry)? How can these degrees of freedom be embedded into a compelling UV theory? By bringing together experts on particle physics and cosmology, we hope to develop a deeper understanding of these tough questions over the course of this 4-week MIAPbP meeting.

Kurse und Veranstaltungen für Physikstudenten,    Teilchenphysik und Felder

Galileo Galilei Institute

The neutrino oscillation discovery was a breakthrough with an impact in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology. While most of the mixing parameters are precisely measured, key open questions remain including the neutrino absolute mass and mass ordering, the neutrino nature, the existence of CP violation in the lepton sector, of non-standard interactions and of sterile neutrinos. While the majority of the available oscillation results are understandable by considering three active neutrinos only, some anomalies are actively debated. In parallel with the progress in our knowledge of neutrino properties important advances were made in cosmology and astrophysics. Among the open problems is neutrino flavor evolution in dense astrophysical media. In particular, recent theoretical studies of dense weakly interacting many-body neutrino systems in astrophysical environments uncovered novel connections to other domains including quantum computing. Moreover, the observation of ultra-high energy neutrinos opened a new window in neutrino astronomy; while the discovery of the diffuse supernova neutrino background is expected in the foreseeable future. The goal of the workshop is to create a collaborative and brainstorming atmosphere around key open issues at the neutrino frontiers. Neutrino 2024 will take place just before the GGI program that will happen at a very timely period when running experiments might deliver first results. Crossing results from Earth experiments, astrophysics and cosmology will be a major tool to push forward progress on crucial open issues at the frontiers.

The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics in collaboration with Universidad de Guadalajara (Chair)

The International Symposium on Very High Energy Cosmic Ray Interactions (ISVHECRI) is a biennial conference series supported by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP). Its primary objective is to provide a forum for the discussion of very high energy interactions for the interpretation of cosmic ray data based on the information available from both accelerator and cosmic ray experiments. This unique series brings together cosmic ray physicists and scientists involved with high energy accelerators and colliding beam facilities. This is the first time ISVHECRI is held in Mexico looking to benefit Latin-America and Caribbean countries.

Chair of the Local Organizing Committee;     Email: edfuente@gmail.com

High energy astroparticle physics results relevant to particle physics, Accelerator experiments relevant to cosmic ray physics, Space experiment results relevant to high energy interactions, Exotic phenomena & searches for new physics beyond SM, LHC pp & heavy ion physics, Cross-sections and interaction models, High energy neutrinos and muons, including muon puzzle, Simulation tools for cosmic ray & neutrino physics, Multi-messenger cosmic ray observations & interpretations, Future accelerators & cosmic ray experiments

COMMITTEE ON SPACE RESEARCH (COSPAR)

Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach (MFO, Oberwolfach Research Institute for Mathematics)

The first joint gravitational wave and electromagnetic detection of the binary neutron star GW170817 marked the dawn of the multi-messenger era with GWs. This watershed event opened a new window to study phenomena such as heavy element nucleosynthesis, black hole formation, the Universe's expansion rate, the equation of state of dense matter, and the intricate dynamics of relativistic jets. These profound inquiries have reignited interest in investigating similar physical processes at play in black hole-neutron star mergers and core-collapse supernovae. This endeavor necessitates the development of predictive models in anticipation of forthcoming observations in 2024 by LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA, Rubin Observatory, and future observation campaigns, that will transform the field of high-energy astrophysics transients. The primary goal of this workshop is to bring together physicists with diverse backgrounds in both theoretical and observational expertise within the domains of electromagnetic, gravitational wave, and particle emissions. Collectively, they will engage in collaborative efforts to identify and investigate pathways for tackling the pivotal scientific questions at the core of this rapidly evolving field.

Email: oregottlieb@gmail.com

Purdue University, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Time-domain astronomy is rapidly evolving, and astronomers have become increasingly good at catching fast transients on very short timescales. Additionally, both theorists and observers working on astrophysical transients have a habit of expanding their science across several subfields, resulting in a highly interconnected community. This motivates a continuous opening of new lines of communication between transient scientists, developed in a highly active and engaging conference setting. Rise_Time is a conference for transient astrophysicists of all kinds; theorists, observers, and numericists; experts on gravitational waves, radio, optical, IR, UV, X-Rays, gamma rays, cosmic rays, neturinos, and any other observing technologies we didn't think to mention. We aim to generate a highly diverse, inclusive, and interactive environment, with plenty of time and energy allocated for questions and interactive discussions. Attendees are encouraged to be participants rather than spectators.

Email: pduffell@purdue.edu

Supernovae, Gamma Ray Bursts, Tidal Disruption Events, Fast Radio Bursts, Multi-Messenger Transients, Compact Objects, Gravitational Waves

Casa Matemática Oaxaca (CMO)

This workshop will gather experts from around the world to discuss and unearth connections between numerical methods designed for the optimal allocation of resources, the study of fluid flow, and the nascent field of modeling the evolution of the early universe.

Angewandte Mathematik (allgem.),    Numerische Analysis

UC Santa Barbara, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP)

The exploration of cosmic dawn is currently in an exceptionally exciting phase, and we expect the immediate future to be even more exciting with a new set of discoveries delivered by JWST. The observations of first stars, galaxies, and black holes with JWST and other facilities provide a unique “stress test” for a new generation of theoretical models of galaxy formation. The aim of the conference is to bring together theorists and observers to discuss the following key questions: What can we learn from JWST data on the nature of the first stars and black hole seeds? What is the nature of the stellar populations inhabiting the first galaxies? What are the star formation and chemical enrichment histories of early galaxies? Do we understand the key physical processes that shape the evolution of these early galaxies and their black holes? How can we connect the pictures derived from near-field and deep field observations?

Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual

MIAPbP - Munich Institute for Astro-, Particle and BioPhysics an institute of the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS

In recent years, spurred in large part by the development of first-principles numerical simulations, the plasma astrophysics community has made important strides in understanding the plasma processes relevant for astrophysical systems. The next step, which will be a key topic of the MIAPbP program, is to connect the rich plasma behavior to observed radiative phenomena. These phenomena include old puzzles, e.g. hard X-ray emission from accreting black holes, gamma-ray flares from blazars, cosmic ray acceleration, giant magnetar flares and GRBs. Plasma physics is also key to solving new puzzles such as the cosmological FRBs and gamma-rays from neutron star mergers. The role of plasma instabilities is especially prominent in transient phenomena and strong connections are emerging between plasma physics and time-domain astronomy, a quickly developing observational field. Plasma physics also plays an increasing role in multi-messenger astronomy where main targets are energetic compact objects capable of producing neutrinos, gravitational waves, and nonthermal radiation. The current efforts to understand plasma behavior lay the foundations for the future of high-energy astrophysics. Within a two-week MIAPbP program, we want to facilitate progress in this direction by bringing together both senior researchers as well as early-career scientists.

Kurse und Veranstaltungen für Physikstudenten,    Plasmaphysik, Kernfusion

Kernphysik,    Teilchenphysik und Felder

Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual

COSMO'24 will take place for October 21-25, 2024 in Kyoto, Japan. It will bring together a wide range of cosmologists and particle physicists to discuss current ideas on particle physics and cosmology.

Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy

Geophysik und Geologie,    Angewandte Physik (allgemein)

Banff International Research Station (BIRS) for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery

Kurse und Veranstaltungen für Studenten der Mathematik,    Neuronale Netze und Künstliche Intelligenz, Maschinelles Lernen

Galileo Galilei Institute For Theoretical Physics

Kurse und Veranstaltungen für Physikstudenten,    Kernphysik

Galileo Galilei Institute For Theoretical Physics

UC Santa Barbara, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Over the past ten years tremendous progress has been achieved in quantum field theory thanks to the realization that symmetries can be interpreted in terms of the action of topological defects on the space of operators. This gives a generalization of the notion of symmetries, explicitly realized in many instances exploiting Lagrangian field theory techniques, uncovering a rich and unexpected landscape of physical effects in condensed matter, high energy physics, and quantum gravity. This conference will bring together the major experts in the subject, and strives to be an opportunity for participants to quickly get up to speed with the most recent advances and open problems in the field.

Teilchenphysik und Felder,    Festkörperphysik

UC Santa Barbara, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Kepler and TESS missions, as well as ground-based telescopes, have discovered thousands of planets on short-period orbits around other stars, including many that are Earth-size and likely to be rocky. These objects have no direct counterparts in the Solar System, and the corresponding inner regions within the protoplanetary disks that spawned them are challenging to study. This conference will confront this challenge and advance our understanding of the nature, formation and evolution of Earth-sized planets in inner protoplanetary disks by bringing together diverse experts in exoplanet demographics, protoplanetary disks, models of disks and planet formation, and meteoritics to address four key questions: (1) what is the nature of close-in rocky planets and their atmospheres? (2) do they form in situ or migrate inwards after forming further out? (3) what are the governing parameters that could vary between star systems? and (4) why are there no analogous planets around the Sun? The conference will complement and energize the associated KITP Program by including a broader range of participants and highlighting recent observational results. The goals of the conference are to synthesize current knowledge of the properties of planets and inner disks, describe the state of the art in models of planet formation and evolution, catalyze interactions between different fields, and chart a path forward for advances in observations, theory, and computational modeling.

American Astronomical Society (AAS)

One of the central features of the AAS Summer and Winter Meetings is their plenary talks spanning the full breadth of astrophysics. Some plenaries are given by prize winners from the AAS and other organizations, while other speakers are selected by the AAS Vice Presidents. Most plenary talks present science content, but talks on the state of the profession, demographics, and societal issues of relevance to the astronomical community are also regularly scheduled.

Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual

Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual

One of the central features of the AAS Summer and Winter Meetings is their plenary talks spanning the full breadth of astrophysics. Some plenaries are given by prize winners from the AAS and other organizations, while other speakers are selected by the AAS Vice Presidents. Most plenary talks present science content, but talks on the state of the profession, demographics, and societal issues of relevance to the astronomical community are also regularly scheduled.

American Astronomical Society (AAS)

One of the central features of the AAS Summer and Winter Meetings is their plenary talks spanning the full breadth of astrophysics. Some plenaries are given by prize winners from the AAS and other organizations, while other speakers are selected by the AAS Vice Presidents. Most plenary talks present science content, but talks on the state of the profession, demographics, and societal issues of relevance to the astronomical community are also regularly scheduled.

American Astronomical Society (AAS)

One of the central features of the AAS Summer and Winter Meetings is their plenary talks spanning the full breadth of astrophysics. Some plenaries are given by prize winners from the AAS and other organizations, while other speakers are selected by the AAS Vice Presidents. Most plenary talks present science content, but talks on the state of the profession, demographics, and societal issues of relevance to the astronomical community are also regularly scheduled.