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The Schools are directed to PH.D. students and young Post-Docs in Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics who are interested in widening their knowledge in the fields of Physical Cosmology, Relativistic Astrophysics, General Relativity, Experimental Gravity and the Modern Quantum Theories of Gravitation. The Schools wish to introduce students to current problems, highlighting their importance and potential scientific impact. Lecturers will report on theoretical, observational and experimental aspects of the research, reviewing latest achievements in the field.
VII Edition
THE DARK SIDE OF THE UNIVERSE
Villa Olmo, May 14-18, 2007
PROGRAM
Studying the physical and astrophysical properties of the dark matter and dark energy components of the Universe is a crucial step towards the ultimate goal of unveiling their nature. A large number of present and future experiments and observations is indeed devoted to this goal. The school will focus on the theoretical and experimental/observational aspects of this problem, as seen from both its cosmological and particle physics sides.
MAIN COURSES
Norbert STRAUMANN (Zurich, Switzerland) Introduction to Cosmology
Sean CARROLL (Caltech, USA) Dark Energy
Antonio MASIERO (Padua, Italy) Dark Matter and Particle Physics
Mark KAMIONKOWSKI (Caltech, USA) Dark Matter: Cosmological Aspects
Licia VERDE (UPenn, USA) Cosmology: Observational Aspects
Alan HEAVENS (Edinburgh, UK) Gravitational Lensing
Lauro MOSCARDINI (Bologna, Italy) Numerical Simulations in Cosmology
SPECIAL LECTURES
Gabriele GHISELLINI ( Brera, INAF, Italy) Gamma Ray Bursts
Andrea GIULIANI (Insubria Como, Italy) Dark Matter Direct Detection
Scientific and Organizing Committee: Monica Colpi ( Milan Bicocca),Vittorio Gorini (Insubria, Como), Francesco Haardt (Insubria, Como), Sabino Matarrese ( Padua, Chairman), Ugo Moschella (Insubria, Como)
SIGRAV Council: Massimo Bassan (Rome Tor Vergata), Roberto Cianci (Genoa), Monica Colpi (Milan Bicocca), Valeria Ferrari (Rome La Sapienza), Mauro Francaviglia (Turin), Adalberto Giazotto (Pisa), Luca Lusanna (Florence), Ugo Moschella (Insubria Como), Gaetano Vilasi (Salerno)
There will be room for short communications by the participants. Those who want to submit a communication proposal should send a short abstract to grschool@centrovolta.it
Proponents will be informed about acceptance of their contribution in due time.
Participants will be accomodated in hotels near Villa Olmo and will be requested to pay an inclusive fee covering bed, breakfast and lunch, of EURO 620 Those wishing to forgo this possibility are requested to pay a registration fee of EURO 270, also covering lunches. Some support to cover local expenses may be available; those who need support should mention it in their application. Please note that no support to cover travel expenses will be available.
All those interested in attending the School should send a short Curriculum Vitae and a summary of current research (maximum two pages A4).
Application forms are available at grschool@centrovolta.it or through the web page www.centrovolta.it . Selected candidates will be informed in due time.
Accomodation is not guaranteed after April 15th 2007.
For information also contact directly the Organizing Secretariat at Centro “A.Volta”:
chiara.stefanetti@centrovolta.it ,
tel. +39 031 579810, fax +39 031 573395
SPONSORS
SIGRAV (Italian Society for Gravitational Physics)
INFN (National Institute of Nuclear Physics)
University of Insubria
Department of Physics and Mathematics of the University of Insubria at Como
University of Padua
University of Milan Bicocca
