European Conference on Laboratory Astrophysics , Paris, France

Laboratory astrophysics is a vast interdisciplinary field whose aim is to complement and support astrophysical observations with laboratory-based measurements, simulations, theoretical modeling and numerical approaches. It is naturally related to all modern observational techniques, ground based telescopes and space missions, including in-situ analysis of extraterrestrial objects by interplanetary probes. It makes also use of many large instruments of physics such as synchrotron radiation, high-energy lasers and sophisticated analytical tools such as mass spectrometry. It therefore fosters the collaboration between astronomers, astrophysicists, geochemists, physicists of various disciplines as well as chemists.

The objective of this conference is to gather scientists involved in this field to discuss recent challenges and advances in the understanding of the astrophysical matter and processes in very different environments and to share their expertise in the field of laboratory astrophysics.
The subjects covered are planetary science, including exoplanets, stellar environments and the interstellar medium, stellar physics, including solar physics and plasmas, compact objects and high-energy processes.

For more details, see the Conference Website : http://ecla.obspm.fr(opens in new window)