| Workshop 3 |
| Title of workshop: Astrophysical Jets 2018 |
| Theme: The aim of "Astrophysical Jets 2018" workshop is to bring together researchers in the field of astrophysical jets for a focused one-day discussion on recent results and future directions for research. |
| Format of the workshop − The one-day workshop, “Astrophysical Jets 2018” will have a few keynote speakers and some contributed talks, with a mixture of 15 min and 30 min talks, leaving plenty of time for discussion. Extensive open discussion will focus on issues related to the production and nature of jets, not only in AGN, but also in micro-quasars and young stellar objects. |
| Rationale − Significant progress has been made in understanding astrophysical jets because of new multi-wavelength observations extending from the radio up to high energy gamma-rays in these years. However, various fundamental issues are still open, e.g., the energy output and evolution of the AGN jets, etc. In addition, several large projects in astronomy, e.g., upgraded GMRT, AstroSat and TMT will be operating in India or will begin operations over the coming decade. To stimulate the AGN community and motivated by the comprehensive multi-wavelength studies of AGN jets, we are organising a workshop, “Astrophysical Jets 2018”, with an aim to discuss the progress made in the field of AGN jets, and the future prospects using the upcoming large projects. We would also look for relevant lessons that can be learnt from related fields, e.g. micro-quasars and young stellar objects. Recent status and progress of upgraded GMRT, AstroSat, TMT and science from them would be also summarised. |
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| Expected Participants: The meeting is limited to 50 participants, including organisers and speakers. |
| Details on Organisation: Organisers: Dharam Vir Lal and Preeti Kharb National Centre for Radio Astrophysics – Tata institute of Fundamental Research Post Box 3, Ganeshkhind Post Office, Pune 411007, India |