IMPORTANT

Registration is now closed. All seats are taken. If you would like to be considered in case a spot becomes available, please contact: jompoj@mpifr-bonn.mpg.de

RATIONALE

The BONN neutron star workshops aim to bring together observers and theoreticians to exchange and discuss new ideas related to neutron star research.

STRUCTURE OF THE MEETING

There will be topical sessions related to NSs science across the spectrum, from gamma rays to radio, and gravitational waves. Each presentation has a duration of 15 minutes (including Q&A).  At the end of the meeting, there will be a wrap-up session, in which the main topics and open questions will be discussed. Lunches and coffee breaks are sponsored by the MPIfR and there will be an optional conference dinner at your own expense.

SPECIAL TOPIC 

The many faces of NSs:  emission from gamma-rays to radio and gravitational waves

• Fermi pulsars
• X-ray pulsars
• Discoveries from new radio facilities
• Continuous GW searches
• Magnetars
• NS and FRB link

SCIENTIFIC ORGANISING COMMITTEE

M. Cruces (MPIfR), P. Freire (MPIfR), H. Hu (MPIfR), M. Kramer (MPIfR), K. Lackeos (MPIfR), N. Langer (AIfA) and  L. Spitler (MPIfR)

LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

M. Bernadich (MPIfR), M. Cruces (MPIfR), A. Dutta (MPIfR), A. Ercolino (AIfA), H. Hu (MPIfR), A. Kazanstev (MPIfR), P. Limaye (MPIfR), D. Pillay  (MPIfR), I. Rammala (MPIfR), A. Schootemeijer (AIfA) and J. Wongphechauxsorn (MPIfR)

Contact: mscruces(at)mpifr-bonn.mpg.de; jompoj(at)mpifr-bonn.mpg.de

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• UPDATE: The workshop will be held from 19-20th (2-days).
• Only abstracts of registered participants will be considered. This is to avoid contributions being accepted but no longer having spots to register participants.
• If all 50 seats are filled by the time you try to register, you can contact us to be included in the waiting list. If other participants can no longer attend the workshop, we will inform you.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Abstract submission deadline: March 12, 2023 (only abstracts of registered participants will be considered)
• Accepted contributions: March 27, 2023
• Registration deadline: April 5, 2023, or until all 50 seats are filled.

TRANSPORT TO MPIFR/AIfA - BONN
From Bonn/Cologne Airport

• Take airport bus to Bonn Central Station (Hbf). Buses leave every ~30min, cost 8.70 EUR.
   - For more detailed information on the bus' schedule, take a look at the timetable available here.
• Take a taxi (~50-70 EUR)

From Bonn central station (3 km): (busses leave every 10 min.)

• Bus 610 (direction: Duisdorf Bahnhof), get off at "Immenburg Park"
• Bus 611 (direction: Lessenich Sportplatz), get off at "Immenburg Park"
  - A detailed view of the platform location of the busses is available here.
  - The bus ride from the Central Station to AIfA/MPIfR costs ~3.00 EUR.
• Taxi costs ~15 EUR

If you come by car

• There is parking space available at the MPIfR and in its surrounding. For further questions, please contact mscruces[at]mpifr-bonn.mpg.de

CHILDCARE
The MPIfR has a family room (equipped with toys, a changing table, a sofa and a desk) that can be made available to the participants and their families during the meeting. The talks can also be broadcasted to the room if needed.  We can also provide support for childcare. If you require this service, please e-mail (mscruces(at)mpifr-bonn.mpg.de) as soon as you register.

CODE OF CONDUCT
BONN NS workshops adhere to the code of conduct of the Max Planck Society. 
Participants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the MPG policies outlined here

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Links to previous meetings: Dec 2017, May 2018, Dec 2018, Feb 2020, Aug 2022