Orion Observatory Scientific Symposium

21 Jul 2024, 08:00 → 28 Jul 2024, 17:00 Europe/Zurich

Tomas Roun (CERN)

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Sunday 21 July

08:00 → 09:00 Astrophysics

Conveners: Duarte Galvao, Michel Succar, Pedro Ferreira (CERN)

08:00 Exploring Black Hole Dynamics

This talk delves into recent observations and theoretical models elucidating the complex dynamics of black holes, shedding light on their behavior and interactions with surrounding matter.

Speaker: Dominic Hollis

08:20 Stellar Evolution in Globular Clusters

Investigating the evolutionary paths of stars within globular clusters, this presentation explores the formation mechanisms, lifecycles, and eventual fates of stars in dense stellar environments.

Speakers: Duarte Galvao, Tomas Roun (CERN)

08:40 Probing Exoplanetary Atmospheres

Utilizing advanced observational techniques and theoretical simulations, this talk examines the composition and characteristics of exoplanetary atmospheres, providing insights into the diversity of planetary environments beyond our solar system.

Speaker: Adrian Mönnich (CERN)

09:00 → 09:20 Astrobiology & Exobiology

Conveners: Pedro Ferreira (CERN), Tomas Roun (CERN)

09:00 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Addressing the ongoing quest for extraterrestrial life, this presentation discusses recent discoveries, methodologies, and future missions aimed at detecting biosignatures and habitable environments in the cosmos.

Speaker: Dominic Hollis

Monday 22 July

10:00 → 10:40 Astrobiology & Exobiology

Conveners: Duarte Galvao, Pedro Ferreira (CERN)

10:00 Extremophiles: Life in Extreme Environments

Examining extremophiles as model organisms for understanding the limits of life, this talk explores how these resilient microorganisms thrive in extreme conditions on Earth and their implications for astrobiology.

Speakers: Duarte Galvao, Michel Succar

10:20 Astrochemistry: From Interstellar Clouds to Prebiotic Molecules

Surveying the rich molecular landscapes of interstellar clouds and protoplanetary disks, this presentation explores the chemical processes leading to the formation of complex organic molecules relevant to the origins of life.

Speakers: Michel Succar, Pedro Ferreira (CERN), Tomas Roun (CERN)

10:40 → 11:40 Cosmology & Dark Matter

Convener: Tomas Roun (CERN)

10:40 Cosmic Microwave Background Anisotropies

Description: Analyzing the cosmic microwave background radiation, this talk investigates subtle temperature fluctuations that provide crucial insights into the early universe's structure and evolution.

Speaker: Tomas Roun (CERN)

11:00 Unraveling the Mystery of Dark Matter

Addressing one of the most pressing puzzles in modern physics, this presentation explores observational constraints, theoretical models, and experimental efforts aimed at uncovering the elusive nature of dark matter.

Speakers: Adrian Mönnich (CERN), Dominic Hollis, Pedro Ferreira (CERN)

11:20 Gravitational Lensing: Probing the Dark Universe

Examining the gravitational lensing phenomenon, this talk discusses its role as a powerful tool for mapping dark matter distributions, probing the geometry of the universe, and testing fundamental physics theories.

Speaker: Michel Succar