High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

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(High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy III)

International Symposium on

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy

Heidelberg, Germany

July 26-30, 2004

 

The old city of Heidelberg, and the castle

 



Hosted by


MPI-K

Max-Planck-Institut
für Kernphysik

 
 
 
 
and

    MPG

Sonderforschungsbereich 439
"Galaxies in the Young Universe"

of the DFG at the
University Heidelberg

    DFG
    
    
    

Supported by


BMBF, Verbundforschung
Astroteilchenphysik
     Verbundforschung
    
Sonderforschungsbereich 439
"Galaxies in the Young Universe"
    

 


 

 

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Symposium Outline

 

The idea is to discuss the basic topics of high energy astrophysics in their connection to gamma-ray astronomy at energies between 1 GeV and 100 TeV.

The general topic of the Symposium is the continuum gamma-ray emission from cosmic objects and its physical interpretation, in terms of theory and in a multi-wavelength observational context - including regimes of ground-based as well as space-based observations. A special role play here also the nonthermal radio to X-ray and low-energy gamma-ray emission bands. Related activities in high energy neutrino astrophysics and regarding high energy cosmic rays will as well be covered by review talks.

The next year will see results from large ground-based gamma-ray observatories of the new generation, with imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes and thresholds below 100 GeV. They cover both the Southern and the Northern hemispheres. Thus it appears timely to discuss these results in the above broad perspective.

We expect about 200 participants or more. Four morning sessions will be allocated for invited talks to cover the topics outline below. On three days, there will be poster sessions of 1 hour during prime time in the afternoon. After the poster sessions, afternoon sessions from 16:00 - 18:00 will, in addition, include specific projects and multi-wavelength observations. On the one free afternoon there will be a boat trip in the Neckar Valley.

The Symposium is planned to consist of the following four parts:

 

Scientific Organising Committee

 


 

 

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Dates and Deadlines

 

January 15, 2004 Opening of registration.
May 26, 2004 Closing date for registration at normal fee. Late registration fee of 325 Euros applies afterwards.
June 1, 2004 Deadline for accommodation booking.
June 26, 2004 Closing date for late registration.
July 26-30, 2004 Symposium.
October 15, 2004 Deadline for submission of proceedings contributions.

 


 

 

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Program

 

The symposium program covers the following areas:

See also the symposium outline for an overview.

The program includes reviews and more specialized topics by invited speakers as well as contributed talks/posters.

The detailed timetable of oral talks (also as PS and PDF leaflets) and the poster contributions are available separately.

 

Review Talks

F. Halzen High energy cosmic rays, gamma rays and neutrinos
W. Hofmann Status of ground based gamma ray astronomy
F. Melia Galactic center
J. Primack Observational gamma-ray cosmology
L. Maraschi Gamma ray blazars
A. Harding Pulsars, pulsar winds, and plerions
G. Pelletier High energy processes in relativistic flows
V.S. Ptuskin Origin of Galactic cosmic rays

 

Invited talks

A. Olinto Highest energy cosmic rays
P. Blasi Gamma rays from clusters of galaxies
O. Reimer Origin of unidentified EGRET sources
R. Much The INTEGRAL mission status and recent scientific results
R. Diehl Gamma-ray line astronomy
J. Carr Detectors of high energy neutrinos
S. Bogovalov Interactions of pulsar winds with interstellar medium
Yu. Lyubarsky Physical processes in pulsar winds
J. Vink Nonthermal X-rays from SNRs
A.R. Bell Magnetic field amplification in strong shocks
E.G. Berezhko High energy processes in SNRs
K. Tsinganos Steady and time-dependent MHD modelling of cosmic jets
M. Sikora Poynting flux to kinetic energy conversion in quasar jets
G. Bicknell What gamma-rays tell us about jets
D. Lazzati Gamma ray bursts
J. Paredes High energy processes in microquasars
M. Tavani PSR B1259-63 and similar objects
T. Takahashi Future hard X-ray mission to study non-thermal universe
T. Kamae Results from EGRET data reanalyzes and future gamma-ray missions
G. Sinnis Future ground based gamma ray detectors
L. O'C. Drury Summary and closing remarks

 

 


 

 

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High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Registration

 

Registration is open since the 15th of January and is handled by an external provider (CIS GmbH):

In summary, the registration fees are:

 


 

 

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Proceedings

 

The conference papers / posters will be published as AIP Conference Proceedings, after refereeing.

The registration fee includes a free copy of the proceedings volume.

For instructions on the preparation of papers and for LaTeX as well as MS Word style files/templates see the appropriate AIP Conference Proceedings web page.
Also note the Electronic Submission Guide and the customized versions of the Transfer of Copyright Agreement and the Offprint/Reprint Order forms.

Submissions should be done via our web upload interface. Authors should not forget to send also the Transfer of Copyright Agreement via fax.

 


 

 

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Venue and Social Events

 

The symposium will be held in the Heidelberg Stadthalle (City Convention Center), which is centrally located in the beautiful Altstadt (Old Town) and easily accessible by public transport. The Stadthalle can be seen on the riverside in the centre of the picture below.

Heidelberg

Heidelberg is the oldest University town in Germany, dating back to the 12th Century. Situated on the banks of the Neckar river and nestled between two local mountains, it is also one of the most picturesque. Heidelberg also sees over 4 million visitors per year, peaking in the summer months (Jun - Aug). The summer weather is usually sunny with average maximum temperatures in the range 20-25 deg C. Being a university town, Heidelberg is considered quite lively for its size with ample restaurants and bars to pass the time.

Naturally, we encourage participants to take advantage of the good weather (hopefully), and to explore what Heidelberg has to offer in their spare time. More detailed information on Heidelberg attractions can be found on this web page, which has a number of useful links (including an interactive city map)

Social Events

The social events associated with the symposium will include a cruise along the Neckar river, temptatively scheduled for Wednesday afternoon (July 28). This trip is included in the conference fee.
On Thursday evening, a symposium banquet will be held in the Heidelberger Kulturbrauerei in the old town of Heidelberg (Leyergasse 6). This will cost an extra 35,- Euro per person and can be booked together with the registration.

 


 

 

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Local Information

Heidelberg and its surroundings

 

For an interactive city map visit the map service provided by the city of Heidelberg. The location of the Stadthalle is in the centre of Heidelberg, as shown on the simple map below. For printing, you can also download the city map.

 

For additional information about Heidelberg and its surroundings we recommend to visit the pages of

Next page: Travel info

 


 

 

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Travel Information

How to come to Heidelberg

 

If you want to come by plane, the airport of choice from most places in the world is Frankfurt Airport. It is about one hour by train, coach, or car from Heidelberg. Alternative airports are Stuttgart, Baden-Baden, and Frankfurt-Hahn.

Schematic view of Frankfurt Airport. For a more detailed map see here.

 

Frankfurt Airport -> Heidelberg by train

Frankfurt Airport has 2 train stations. One is for regional trains ("Regional-Bahnhof" or "Regiobf"), with platforms 1-3, the other one is the long-distance railway station, platforms 4-7. You should make your way to the long-distance railway station ("Fernbahnhof" or "Fernbf") which is shown at the bottom of the map.

Only very few trains go directly from Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg. So you should get the next available train to Mannheim. You can schedule your railway trip here.

Trains to Mannheim leave typically twice per hour, so not too much planning is required. However, you should better get a ticket beforehand.

The long-distance train station has 2 levels: you enter at the top level, where you find a ticket office and ticket machines. Buy a ticket to Heidelberg, taking into account which train you will take, because there are different prices for different trains. For the ICE, it is typically 22 EUR. All common credit cards and cash are accepted.
You can also purchase tickets in trains. But be careful: entering an S-Bahn or other local area train without a valid ticket is not allowed and might cost you a fine of 40 EUR plus the normal price. Purchase tickets on the train only if you go with an EC, IC, ICE train. If you can: get your ticket beforehand!

The train takes about 30 minutes to Mannheim, which is the first stop. You have to change at Mannheim. Trains to Heidelberg go very often, and take only about 15 minutes. Your destination is "Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof". Here you can get a taxi, a bus or a tram -- see also local transport info (VRN).

 

Frankfurt Airport -> Heidelberg by door-to-door shuttle service

There is an Airport Shuttle Service that picks you up from Frankfurt Airport either at the exit of Terminal 1 or the meeting point in Terminal 2 and brings you to your Hotel in or outside Heidelberg (door-to-door), or vice versa (takes 1 h). It costs 28 EUR per person (one way to Heidelberg). You can book it also by phone or fax a few days before your arrival/departure:
TLS Transfer & Limousine Service, Tel.: +49 (0) 6221 77 00 77, Fax +49 (0) 6221 77 00 70

 

Frankfurt Airport -> Heidelberg by Lufthansa bus

Lufthansa provides an Airport Bus between Crowne Plaza Hotel (Heidelberg) and Frankfurt Airport Terminal 1 B (i.e. arrival level, meeting point domestic and international flights). This service is open also to customers of other airlines. Lufthansa (and some allied airlines) passengers can even check in at Crowne Plaza Hotel. Price for the bus trip: 19 EUR one way or 35 EUR return.
For more information/reservation call +49 (0) 01803 803 803.
Check the time table for Lufthansa buses.

 


 

 

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Accommodation

 

For your convenience, we arranged a booking service with an external provider. Please visit their pages for details.

For some participants we may also be able to provide extra economy accommodation. Please contact the Local Organising Committee if interested.

 


 

 

High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, July 26-30, 2004

Organisation

 

Local Organising Committee

H. Völk (chair)
W. Benbow
K. Bernlöhr
N. Brandes
L. Costamante
S. Funk
S. Gillessen
G. Hermann
J. Hinton
W. Hofmann
D. Horns
I. Jung
B. Khelifi
A. Konopelko
C. Masterson
M. Panter
G. Rowell

 

You can contact the Organising Committee by e-mail:
Gamma.Symposium@mpi-hd.mpg.de

Address:

Gamma-Ray Symposium III
c.o. Ms. Nadine Brandes
Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik
Saupfercheckweg 1
69117 Heidelberg
Germany

Fax:      +49 (0) 6221 516 549
Phone: +49 (0) 6221 516 355    Ms. Brandes

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