Dawn VII program overview
Day 1 (June 12): The path to new discoveries with A#
- Welcome
- Overview of science enabled by LIGO A# detectors
- Fundamental physics probed by A# (nuclear physics, cosmology, tests of general relativity)
- Multi-messenger astrophysics with A#; observing capabilities across the electromagnetic spectrum expected to intersect with A#; prospects for multi-messenger astrophysics with A#
- Challenges and opportunities for A# detector technology; key risks, open questions, and timescales for:
- thin film optical coatings
- seismic isolation and suspension sensors
- large-scale mirror substrates
- thermal handling
- quantum opportunities and limits, including squeezing
Day 2 (June 13): Community planning for a global network of ground-based GW detectors
- The roadmap to next generation “XG” ground-based detectors: Optimizing the global network in the next 10 years and regional development for XG detectors
- Updates on the status of Cosmic Explorer and Einstein Telescope
- A#/VirgoNEXT as pathfinders for CE and ET in detector technology development, scientific analyses, and computing
- Space-based GW detection with LISA and synergies with ground based detectors
- The evolution of pulsar timing arrays and synergy with ground-based detectors
- Building supportive communities for A#/VirgoNEXT and beyond, including building indigenous partnerships and responsible site-ing of new detectors
- Building strong professional communities; best practices, lessons learned, and the state of the field
- “Perspective” presentations from the LIGO Lab, Virgo, KAGRA, the NSF, and a proposed International Gravitational Wave Network (IGWN)
- Closeout
Friday June 14: satellite workshops (free of cost; BYO coffee and refreshments)
- GW detector coatings
- GW detector technology development
- Multi-messenger astrophysics with GWs
- Machine learning for GW astronomy
Also available Friday June 14: a tour of the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute facilities