IAUS 174 “Advances in Plasma Astrophysics”

This is to announce the IAU Symposium 274, “Advances in Plasma Astrophysics”, http://plasma.oact.inaf.it/ , which will take place from 6 to 10 Sept. 2010, at the Naxos Beach Resort in Giardini-Naxos, Italy.

The symposium topics will focus on recent observational, theoretical and experimental efforts in understanding the basic plasma processes in the Universe, with broad synergies with many areas of astrophysics, including:

- the origin and dynamics of magnetic fields in astrophysical systems (the dynamo problem);
- the origin of x-ray emitting coronas and the role of magnetic reconnection, acceleration of charged particles and cosmic rays;
- winds and jets from protostars, highly evolved stars and activegalactic nuclei;
- plasma radiation processes;
- turbulence of the magnetized plasma in astrophysical objects, in the interstellar and intergalactic media and the solar wind;
- quantum plasmas under extreme conditions in planetary interiors and in exotic stars;
- other key problems in modern plasma astrophysics.

The conference venue is the Naxos Beach Resort in Giardini Naxos, where a block of rooms as been reserved at special rates for the IAU partecipants (for direct reservation please use the Hotel Booking form at the http://plasma.oact.inaf.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=58)

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT THE CONFERENCE WEB SITE:

http://plasma.oact.inaf.it/

Important dates:
Early Registration 31 March 2010
Financial Support request 31 March 2010
Accomodation at Naxos Beach 30 April 2010
Abstract 1 June 2010
Late Registration by 25 August 2010

The scientific programme is available at the conference website.
Looking forward to meeting you in Giardini !

Alfio Bonanno on behalf of the SOC & L