Future Directions in Ultraviolet Spectroscopy
A Conference Inspired by the Accomplishments of the
Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer Mission
Oct. 20-22, 2008
Westin Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis, Maryland
The FUSE mission was launched in June 1999, and spent over eight years exploring the far-ultraviolet universe, gathering over 64 milllion seconds of high-resolution spectral data on nearly 3000 astronomical targets. It is a testament to the creativity of the astronomical community that FUSE was used for many scientific investigations never conceived of before launch. This creativity continued through the end of the operational phase, with significant work left undone by FUSE's untimely demise in mid-2007.
With this conference, we wish to not only celebrate the accomplishments of FUSE, but look toward the future as well. FUSE opened discovery space beyond Copernicus by a factor of ~10,000. What are the science drivers that will define the next generation far-ultraviolet capability? We encourage conference participants to "think big" about the future.
Join us in lovely Annapolis, Maryland, this fall for this celebration, and a look to the future!
Confirmed Speakers
| Speaker | Subject |
|---|
| Alessandra Aloisi | Starburst Galaxies |
| Alex Brown | The Ultraviolet Environment of Protoplanetary Systems |
| Charles Danforth | Missing Baryons in the Near Intergalactic Medium |
| Jim Green | Future Ultraviolet Observatories |
Cristina Oliveira
& Warren Moos | D/H Measurements: Past Accomplishments and Future Perspectives |
| Raman Prinja | Hot-Star Winds |
| Aki Roberge | Disks and Protoplanetary Systems |
| Michael Shull | The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph and the Future of UV astronomy |
| Gary Steigman | Connecting the Primordial and Galactic Deuterium Abundances |
| Todd Tripp | Physical Conditions in the Near Inter-Galactic Medium |
| Alfred Vidal-Madjar | Ultraviolet Studies of Extra-Solar Planets |
| Klaus Werner | Abundances in Hot Evolved Stars |
The Roles of the Invited Speakers and the Provocateurs
The Invited Speakers have been asked to present a discussion of their subject based on measurements made by FUSE and other ultraviolet observatories, their connection with measurements made with other techniques and, where appropriate, the implications of the low-z measurements for high-z phenomena. We are seeking to not only celebrate the accomplishments of the FUSE mission and understand the status of this field, but to look forward and understand the major scientific drivers for the ultraviolet capabilities of the next generation of space observatories.
The leadership of the Provocateurs in the discussion will enhance the progress of the conference towards these goals. We will ask knowledgeable leaders in major topic areas to lead and stimulate significant discussions during each session, addressing such questions as: Where does this field stand at this time? What progress will be made in the coming years? Looking further ahead, what capabilities will be needed in a future ultraviolet observatory to make significant progress?
Toward that end, in addition to the usual question period at the end of each talk, we have incorporated an additional 15 minute period into each session for a Provocateur-led discussion.
Fee
There is no registration fee for the Future Directions in Ultraviolet Spectroscopy conference.
Conference Proceedings
Conference proceedings for the Future Directions in Ultraviolet Spectroscopy meeting will be published as part of the AIP Conference Proceedings Series, book and CD-ROM. Conference attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Proceedings.
