International Conference
The History and Future of X-ray Astronomy 2024

Date:  2024.12.9
Time: 13:30 - 18:00
Venue: Building 13, Rikkyo University, Tokyo, Japan : https://www.rikkyo.ne.jp/grp/avmedia/kaigishitsu/13M1.html
Wi-Fi Access: eduroam
Post-Conference Reception: 18:00 onwards, same venue

Registoration: google spread sheet for check in

Conference Overview

This half-day international conference celebrates the 60th birthday of Professor Chris Done, whose outstanding contributions to X-ray astronomy have shaped our understanding of black holes, neutron stars, active galactic nuclei, galaxy clusters, and high-energy phenomena in the universe. The event will bring together renowned experts and young researchers to reflect on the past achievements and explore the exciting future of X-ray astronomy.

Program Schedule

13:30 - 13:40
Opening Remarks
Prof. Shinya Yamada, Rikkyo University

Session 1: Historical Perspectives (Chair: S. Yamada) 

13:40 - 13:55
"The History and Role of Japanese X-ray Astronomy"
Prof. Shunji Kitamoto, Rikkyo University 

13:55 - 14:10
"History and Status of Resolve"
Dr. Makoto Sawada, Rikkyo University

14:10 - 14:25
"History and Status of Xtend"
Dr. Shogo Kobayashi, Tokyo University of Science

Session 2: Black Hole Binaries and Neutron Stars (Chair: S. Kobayashi) 

14:25 - 14:40
"Latest observational results of Cygnus X-1 and Swift J1727.8-1613"
Mr. Kaito Ninoyu, Tokyo University of Science

14:40 - 15:05
"Observations and modeling of disk winds in galactic black holes"
Maxime Parra, Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, France

15:05 - 15:20
"Latest observational results of SS 433"
Mr. Yuusuke Sakai, Rikkyo University

15:20 - 15:40
Coffee Break

15:40 - 15:55
"Latest observational results of GX13+1 et al. "
Dr. Ryota Tomaru, Osaka University

Session 3: Active Galactic Nucleus (Chair: R. Tomaru) 

15:55 - 16:10
"Latest observational results of PDS456"
Dr. Kouichi Hagino, University of Tokyo

16:10 - 16:25
"Radiation Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations of Accretion Flows in AGNs"
Dr. Taichi Igarashi, Rikkyo University

16:25 - 16:40
"Montecarlo Simulations of Accretion Flows neaby a black hole"
Mr. Toshiya Iwata, University of Tokyo

16:40 - 16:55
"Latest observational results of bright AGNs"
Dr. Satoshi Yamada, RIKEN

16:55 - 17:10
"The Geometry of Ultra-Fast Outflows Probed by Soft X-ray Variability in PDS 456"
Mr. Sato, University of Tokyo

Session 4: Open Discussion (Chair: S.Yamada) 

17:10 - 17:50 Report on the progress on the latest observations  

Session 5: Summary and Discussion 

Prof. Chris Done, University of Durham

Post-Conference Reception

The conference will conclude with a reception at the same venue, starting at 18:00. This will be an excellent opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and celebrate Professor Chris Done’s remarkable career.

LOC :
S. Kitamoto, S. Yamada, T. Igarashi, Y. Sakai @Rikkyo University