The Action Spécifique SKA-LOFAR invites the French community interested in radio astronomy to gather for a national conference from November 12 to 15, 2024, at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris.
In the wake of the construction of the SKA observatory, which began in 2022 and is expected to deliver its first observations within four years, we are experiencing a period of renewal in radio astronomy with several historical observatories or SKA precursors in operation.
The wide range of observational probes offered by these new instruments allows us to address new scientific questions in all fields of astrophysics, from planetary science to cosmology.
This conference will be an opportunity to discover and share scientific results, methods, and projects of French teams related to the analysis and interpretation of radio frequency data. It will also be an occasion to learn about the status of the SKA project and to reflect on future opportunities.
This national conference will focus on the astrophysics of radio astronomy, across all its frequencies and topics.
Cosmology
Epoch of reionisation
Galaxies
interstellar medium and star formation
Magnetism
Pulsars, including PTA
Transients
Exoplanets
Solar system and planetology
Even though the main theme of the conference is related to radio-astronomy, projects combining wavelengths are welcome. Non french participants are also welcome to attend.
Most presentations, in english, will be held in plenary sessions, with special attention given to making the presentations accessible to all, whether they are experts in radio astronomy techniques or not. Some time may be reserved for more technical discussions in parallel sessions.
There is no registration fee for this conference, hosted by the École Normale Supérieure in Paris and funded by the Action Spécifique SKA-LOFAR.
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