Workshop on Numerical Models and Simulations

04 May 2015 - Santiago

Models and simulations provide a nexus between theory and observations. These sophisticated methods have been improved in recent years and thanks to the advances in computational power, they are powerful tools to interpret observations and to probe physical theories. The interplay between theory, observations and simulations is critical: models and numerical simulations need to be constantly modified and improved to take advantage of new technology. However the largest challenge is posed by observations, the overwhelming, high precision data which is being acquired in the local and high Universe.

In this mini-workshop, we aim at bringing together researchers working with models and simulations and observers who want to get closer with the current state-of-art in this area. The goal of the event is to create a productive environment of discussion from where new questions might be triggered.

There will be invited and contributed talks on numerical simulations and models and a round-table on observations for discussion.

Confirmed speakers: A. Escala (UC), J.Cuadra (PUC), M.Fellhauer (UdeC), N.Padilla (PUC), D. Schleicher (UdeC), P.Tissera (UNAB)

Observational round-table: M. Aravena (UDP), L. Infante (PUC), D. Minniti (UNAB), V. Motta(UV), M. Zoccali (PUC, Moderator)

SOC:

Nelson Padilla (Pontificia Universidad Católica)

Andrés Escala (Universidad de Chile)

Andrés Meza (Universidad Andrés Bello)

Michael Fellhauer (Universidad de Concepción)

Patricia Tissera (Universidad Andrés Bello)

LOC:

Patricia Tissera (Universidad Andrés Bello)

Rubens Machado (Universidad Andrés Bello)

Contact:

numastro2015@gmail.com

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