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[vsnet-announce 33] Classical Novae Conference (1st announc.)
- Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 11:26:13 +0900 (JST)
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- From: Taichi Kato <tkato>
- Subject: [vsnet-announce 33] Classical Novae Conference (1st announc.)
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 01:52:35 +0200 (CEST)
From: Classical Novae Conference <novaconf@ieec.fcr.es>
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
on
CLASSICAL NOVA EXPLOSIONS
Sitges (Barcelona), Spain
20-24 May 2002
WEB page: http://www.ieec.fcr.es/novaconf
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce an international conference on CLASSICAL NOVA
EXPLOSIONS. Since the conference "Physics of Classical Novae", held in Madrid
(Spain) in June 1989, there has not been any specialized workshop dedicated
exclusively to this topic. Although sessions devoted to classical novae are
always included in the workshops on "Cataclysmic Variables", they can't cover
in depth all the topics involved in the field of classical novae. We think it
is a good time to have a specific meeting about these fascinating stellar
explosions, including all the recent advances from both the theoretical and
the observational points of view. The aim of the conference is to address the
current knowledge, outstanding problems and future perspectives in the field
of CLASSICAL NOVAE.
The topics to be covered include:
. Scenario: properties of WDs in CVs (mass, accretion rate, luminosity),
pre-nova evolution (CO vs. ONe WDs), novae between outbursts
(re-establishment of accretion disk after explosion,
hibernation...).
Relationship with other eruptive variables, specially
recurrent novae.
. Nova distribution and statistics: novae distribution in our Galaxy,
Galactic nova rates,
observations of novae in other galaxies,
novae as distance indicators...
Nova discoveries: amateurs, robotic
observations.
. Explosion mechanism
and mass loss: TNR, mixing mechanisms (during and after accretion
stage), convection, multidimensional calculations.
Nucleosynthesis, relevant nuclear reaction rates and
their uncertainties...
Mass loss: shock and/or wind-driven mass loss,
velocity profiles in the ejecta, dust formation,
young nova shells.
Impact of novae on the chemical evolution of the Galaxy.
Multi-cycle evolution.
. Light curves and spectra (theory): Light curve models (constant bolometric
luminosity phase, Eddington and
super-Eddington luminosities...).
Models of nova atmospheres,
photoionization of nova shells.
. Spectroscopic and photometric observations: spectral classification of
novae, radio, IR, optical, UV and high energy
(X and gamma) observations.
Abundance, mass, velocity determinations.
Distance determination.
. Old novae shells and remnants: imaging and spectroscopy, shape and
abundances
SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION
=======================
The scientific programme will include a series of invited review talks (30
min.), as well as contributed talks (20 min.) and posters. A substantial
amount of time for viewing and discussing the posters, as well as for
general discussion, will be available. We plan to publish all the
contributions, with the same length for contributed talks and posters.
The preliminary list of invited speakers is:
Brian Warner, Pierluigi Selvelli, Jim MacDonald*,
Allen Shafter, Massimo Della Valle, Sumner Starrfield,
Jordi Jose, Ami Glasner, Dina Prialnik,
Peter Hauschildt, Bob Williams*, Steve Shore,
Bob Gehrz, Joachim Krautter, Margarita Hernanz,
Mike Bode, Jim Truran
(* to be confirmed)
CONFERENCE SITE AND ACCOMMODATION
================================
Sitges is a delightful village on the Mediterranean coast, about 35 km
south of the city of Barcelona (or 20 km from the 'El Prat' Barcelona
International Airport), famous as a tourist preferred destination
because of its 4 km of beaches, charming architecture and excellent
restaurants. Sitges is well communicated both with Barcelona city and the
airport, through train, buses and taxis. Detailed maps and information
regarding several ways to reach Sitges will be provided in the Second
announcement.
Conference and accommodation will take place at Hotel Antemare, a 4-star
charming hotel, suited for Conference venues, equipped with additional
facilities (swimming pools, fitness centre...; hotel WEB page:
http://www.antemare.com). Since Sitges can be very crowded already in May,
we have booked in advance a number of rooms in Hotel Antemare. Special rates
have been arranged for conference attendees. To guarantee the hotel
reservation, a deposit corresponding to one night's room rate will be
requested by February 1, 2002 (details will be provided in the Second
announcement).
REGISTRATION
============
In order to help the organization, we ask you to fill in and submit the
accompanying registration form, before NOVEMBER 1, 2001. The data from
these forms will be used to elaborate a preliminary programme and to arrange
accommodations. We encourage you to send it as soon as possible, since we
plan to have a limited number of participants.
Details about preliminary programme, payment of the registration fee and
hotel reservation will be provided in the Second announcement (next December).
Please distribute this announcement to your colleagues.
We are looking forward to your participation.
Margarida Hernanz and Jordi Jose
on behalf of the SOC and LOC
SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
===============================
M. Bode, A. Cassatella, H. Duerbeck, M. Friedjung,
B. Gehrz, M. Hernanz (Chair), J. Jose (co-chair), M. Kato,
J. Krautter, D. Prialnik, G. Shaviv, S. Starrfield,
J. Truran, B. Warner
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
==========================
M. Hernanz (IEEC-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain)
J. Jose (IEEC-UPC, Barcelona, Spain)
J. Isern (IEEC-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain)
J. Guerrero (IEEC, Barcelona, Spain)
CALENDAR
========
* First announcement: July 31, 2001
* Deadline for submission of the registration form: November 1, 2001
* Second announcement (including details about registration fee, hotel
payment ...): December 2001
* Third and final announcement: April 2002
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REGISTRATION FORM
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
on
CLASSICAL NOVA EXPLOSIONS
Sitges (Barcelona), Spain
20-24 May 2002
Submission deadline: NOVEMBER 1, 2001
I plan to attend the Conference on Classical Nova Explosions
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Please, fill the form and send it by email to novaconf@ieec.fcr.es
or alternatively through the conference WEB page:
http://www.ieec.fcr.es/novaconf
CONTACT ADDRESS:
Classical Nova Explosions Conference
Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya
C/ Gran Capita 2-4,
E-08034 Barcelona
SPAIN
E-mail: novaconf@ieec.fcr.es
FAX: 34-93 280 63 95
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