International Conference on Infrared Astronomy and Astrophysical Dust
The
interstellar medium (ISM) is a treasure trove for the study of a wide
variety of physical phenomenon. Astrophysical dust plays an important
role in star formation as well as in enriching the molecular diversity.
Understanding dust and its evolution is crucial for elucidating many
astrophysical phenomena that are best revealed through infrared
astronomy. Recent infrared observations from Herschel, Spitzer, SOFIA
and other missions have uncovered details of our universe from dusty
cradles of stars, exoplanets and their atmosphere to remote galaxies.
With upcoming dedicated space missions like WFIRST and JWST etc. many
new opportunities are opening up. The detection of "Benzonitrile" in
Taurus Molecular Cloud (Jan2018) and that of "Fullerene ion" as a near
infrared DIB source (2015) have given exciting impetus for Molecular
Astrophysics. Infrared astronomy and study of dust and molecules have
opened attractive diverse interdisciplinary interactions. The conference
intends to provide platform for expert discussions and presentations
with ample opportunities for young and motivated students and
researchers to interact and to take up challenging problems in this
field.
Registration Ends : 15 September 2019
Program Dates : 22-25 October 2019
Conference Web Site : http://www.iucaa.in/ws/~iraad2019
Venue : IUCAA, Pune.