4th IUCAA sponsored Workshop on Astronomical Data Analysis (WADA 2022)
Organized by: Department of Physics, Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat, Assam
Sponsored by: The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
Dates: 12 – 14 May, 2022
The Department of Physics, J. B. College is hosting the 4th IUCAA sponsored Workshop on Astronomical Data Analysis (WADA 2022) during 12-14 May, 2022. The workshop is intended for graduateThe workshop is intended for graduateand post-graduate students, research scholars and faculty members of our owncollege and from other institutions who are working in the area of astronomy andastrophysics and plan to analyse astronomical data. The number of participants for the workshop will be limited to 50. The primary focus of the workshop is to introduce the participantsto the different data analysis techniques involved in astronomy research. The program will cover a mixture of practical hands-on data analysis sessions under the supervision of experts and will also include relevant science talks and complementary skills training. Priority will be given to hands-on sessions of data analysis. The outside participants will be provided free accommodation during thisworkshop.
WORKSHOP FLYER
PROGRAMME
12/05/2022
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0900-1000 |
Registration |
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1000-1020 |
Inauguration ceremony |
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1020-1050 |
Inaugural Tea |
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1050-1150 |
Inaugural talk on “Light scattering from interstellar dust” by Prof. Gazi A. Ahmed, Tezpur University, Assam |
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1150-1250 |
Talk on the topic “Dust in the Universe” by Dr. Rupjyoti Gogoi, Tezpur University, Assam |
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1250-1400 |
LUNCH |
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1400-1430 |
Talk on “Interstellar dust and related astronomical techniques” by Mr. Olag Pratim Bordoloi, Tezpur University, Assam |
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1430-1700 |
Hands-on Laboratory Session 1 |
13/05/2022
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0930-1030 |
Talk on “Exoplanets: What is the hype all about?” by Dr. Gautam Saikia, North Gauhati College, Assam |
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1030-1130 |
Talk on “Waves in the Solar Atmosphere” by Dr. Aishawnnya Sharma, Bahona College, Assam |
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1130-1150 |
TEA |
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1150-12:50 |
Talk on “An overview of X-ray astronomy and discovering and understanding X-ray transients” by Dr. Biplob Sarkar, Tezpur University, Assam |
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1250-1400 |
LUNCH |
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1400-1420 |
Talk “An outline of the AstroSat mission” by Ms. Sree Bhattacharjee, Tezpur University, Assam |
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1420-1440 |
Talk on “Understanding Blazars” by Mr. Hritwik Bora, Tezpur University, Assam |
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1430-1700 |
Hands-on Laboratory Session 2 |
14/05/2022
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0930-1015 |
Talk on “New era for astronomy: culture & careers” by Ms. Kabita Deka, Tezpur University, Assam |
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1015-1100 |
Talk by Mr. Anshuman Buragohain “Introduction to galaxy formation and evolution”, Tezpur University, Assam |
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1100-1120 |
TEA |
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1120-12:50 |
Hands-on Laboratory Session 3 |
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1250-1400 |
LUNCH |
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1400-1600 |
Hands-on Laboratory Session 4 |
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1600-1630 |
Closing Session |