20-25 May 2012
Universitätszentrum Obergurgl, Austria
Chaired by: Dr. Markus Roth, Kiepenheuer-Institut für Sonnenphysik, DE
Co-chaired by: Prof. Oskar von der Lühe, Kiepenheuer-Institut für Sonnenphysik, DE
Programme |
Helioseismology and asteroseismology are the only means to investigate the interior of the Sun and stars. They are crucial for understanding the structure and evolution of stars, which produce all chemical elements in the universe heavier than helium, and which host and influence planets which may carry life. Understanding the physics of the Sun's interior is essential for understanding the solar dynamo and consequently for predicting solar magnetic activity, which has a severe impact on the operation of space missions. Understanding the interior of the stars is essential for understanding those astronomical objects that host and influence planets. With the suite of the latest instruments and missions, e.g. BiSON, GONG, SOHO, SDO, Hinode and Picard for solar exploration and MOST, CoRoT, Kepler, BRITE, SONG for stellar and exoplanetary research, the precision on the seismically determined quantities, e.g. flows in the solar interior or the ages and radii of stars will be greatly improved. This will allow creating new knowledge in solar physics and astrophysics and therefore makes the proposed conference particularly timely.
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Application |
Conference participation is possible only after successful application.
To apply, please click here
Deadline for application is postponed to 1 March 2012.
Fees & Grants |
Conference fees cover an all inclusive package which includes conference attendance and coffee breaks, accommodation in full board, group transportation from and to Innsbruck on arrival and departure day.
Name | Description | To Pay |
Grantee | Conference fee will be covered by ESF and its partners | 0 € |
Assisted | Conference Fee will be partially covered by ESF and its partners | 450 € |
Early Bird | Registration and payment by 25 March 2012 | 785 € |
Normal | Registration and payment after 22 April 2012 | 885 € |
Non-Residential | Conference participation without accommodation | tbc |
Grants are available for students and early stage researchers to cover the conference fee and possibly part of the travel costs. Grants are distributed based on financial need and scientific merit. Grantees must attend the entire conference in order to benefit from the grant. Grant requests should be made by ticking appropriate field(s) in the paragraph "Grant application" of the application form.
Practical Information |
Universitätszentrum Obergurgl, Ötz Valley, near Innsbruck, Austria
The Obergurgl University Centre is located at an altitude of 1940 metres, in the highest glacial village in the Tyrol, at the end of the Ötz Valley and surrounded by numerous three-thousand metre peaks.
Detailed information on all practical aspects of the conference are available from the Practical Information Page.
Links of Interest |
This conference is organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF) in partnership with the Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck (LFUI).
Discussion and Info
ESF provides the scientific, administrative and technical secretariat for COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).