Objective The most energetic phenomena in the Universe, also display extreme temporal variability. Classical astronomical observing techniques are not enough to study this kind of sources. High time-resolution and multiwavelength observations are needed to comprehend the physics involved. In this project we propose new tools to improve our understanding of these sources. The project will be both scientific and technological: We will study extreme astrophysical phenomena using leading edge multi-wavelength methods while using our experience to develop new instrumentation and techniques to go one step further.Our project will improve our understanding of transients detected by high-energy satellites, paying especial attention to gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and magnetars. We will perform multiwavelength modelling based on data from our ongoing observing proposals in major observatories, in radio, millimeter/submillimeter, infrared, and optical. In order to understand the global characteristics of these events we will perform statistical studies with large data samples. For this we will construct specific databases following virtual observatory (VO) protocols: A database with all the published data of GRB afterglows in the millimetre/submillimeter range and another one with optical/nIR spectroscopic observations of GRB afterglows.On the technological side, we will develop software tools for the analysis of data including spectral line fitting and broadband modelling of GRB afterglows. Finally we will explore innovative observing techniques, based on high time-resolution plenoptic photon-counting cameras. Plenoptic cameras have the capacity to collect information not only on the intensity of light arriving to every pixel, but also the direction in which the rays of light arrive. Combined with photon-counting techniques, this technology will allow us to correct the wavefront of the arriving light and provide both high temporal-resolution with high spatial-resolution. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwarenatural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdatabasesengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsoptical sensorsengineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technology Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-CIG - Marie-Curie Action: "Career Integration Grants" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2012-CIG See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-CIG - Support for training and career development of researcher (CIG) Coordinator AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Address Calle serrano 117 28006 Madrid Spain See on map Region Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Alberto Sereno Alvarez (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data
