The NZ Gravity Group is pleased to announce the first
NZ Summer School on Gravitational Waves
To take place at the University of Auckland on 13-15 February, 2023.
The school is aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in New Zealand and Australia and will provide a gentle introduction to contemporary gravitational wave research.
There will be no registration fee, morning/ afternoon tea and lunch will be provided. All participants are expected to arrange their own travel to Auckland. We can provide some support for travel and accommodation costs. As funds are limited, preference will be given to students enrolled at New Zealand universities.
Registration
Accommodation Information
Backpackers/Hostels:
YHA Auckland International Backpacker Hostel: https://www.yha.co.nz/hostels/north-island-hostels/yha-auckland-international (Backpacker quite close to the campus)
YMCA: https://www.ymcaaccommodation.org.nz/
Haka Lodge Auckland: https://hakalodges.com/auckland
Attic Backpackers: https://www.atticbackpackers.co.nz/
Hotels:
Quadrant Hotel & Suites (and others): https://vrhotels.co.nz/
Copthorne Hotel Auckland City: https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/auckland/copthorne-hotel-auckland-city/?cid=gplaces-copthorne-hotel-auckland-city
Imagine Beach Rd: https://www.imaginehotelsresorts.com/beachroad
The Surrey Hotel: https://www.thesurreyhotel.co.nz/ (good value, but 3.5km from campus)
Nesuto St Martins: https://www.nesuto.com/stmartins/accommodation
Braemar on Parliament Street: https://aucklandbedandbreakfast.com/
Pullman Auckland: https://www.pullmanauckland.co.nz/
Other:
Airbnb.co.nz(Options available <$200 per night)
Please register your interest on our registration link above and indicate whether you would like to be considered for financial assistance. The registration page also includes information about the venue and recommended accommodation.
Please feel free to forward this announcement to potential applicants.
Topics and Speakers
Introduction to General Relativity
Jörg Hennig, Otago,
Gravitational Waves
Jörg Frauendiener, Otago
Detectors
Earth-based: Daniel Brown, Adelaide
LISA: Emily Kendall, Auckland
Numerical Relativity
Chris Stevens, Canterbury
Data Analysis
Burst signals: Jade Powell, Swinburne
Inspiral signals: Avi Vajpeyi, Monash/Auckland
GW Sources
EMRIs: Ilya Mandel, Monash
Binary mergers: Susan Scott, ANU
Supernovae: Jade Powell, Swinburne
Tentative Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00-10:00 | Gravitational waves J. Frauendiener | General Relativity J. Hennig | General Relativity J. Hennig |
| 10:00-11:00 | Gravitational waves J. Frauendiener | General Relativity J. Hennig | General Relativity J. Hennig |
| 11:00-11:30 | Morning Tea | Morning Tea | Morning Tea |
| 11:30-12:30 | Earth-based detectors D. Brown | LISA E. Kendall | Supernova explosions J. Powell |
| 12:30-13:30 | EMRIs I. Mandel | Binary mergers S. Scott | Burst signals J. Powell |
| Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |
| 15:00-16:00 | Numerical Relativity C. Stevens | Numerical Relativity C. Stevens | Inspiral signals A.Vajpeyi |
| 16:00- | Lab C. Stevens | Lab C. Stevens | Inspiral signals A.Vajpeyi |