Sesto 2013: Varying fundamental constants and dynamical dark energy, 8-12 July 2013, Sesto Pusteria, Italy

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Sesto 2013: Varying fundamental constants and dynamical dark energy, 8-12 July 2013, Sesto Pusteria, Italy


Venue: Sesto Pusteria, Italy.

 

The behaviour of physical fundamental constants is an effective way to probe fundamental physics and cosmological models. The fine structure constant and the proton-to-electron mass ratio can be studied with a range of physical observables across the universe, including spectra of the more distant quasars, cosmic microwave background and primordial nucleosynthesis. A connection between the variation of fundamental parameters and the nature of dark energy could therefore be tested.


We will bring together the most active researchers in this area. The workshop will offer the participants the opportunity to meet and discuss the latest developments in an informal environment, surrounded by the spectacular view of the Dolomites. The conference proceedings will be possibly published in the Memorie della Societa Astronomica Italiana.


There will be a registration fee of 150 Euro (100 Euro for students) to be paid in cash at the registration desk. Your arrival day should be Monday July 8th, while the departure day can be Friday 12th or Saturday 13th. The number of participants will strictly limited to 60, so those potentially interested are advised to register immediately.


Scientific Committee:

Luca Amendola (Heidelberg)
Bruce Bassett (Cape Town)
Enrique Garcia-Berro (UPC)
Susana Landau (Buenos Aires)
Sergey Levshakov (Ioffe Inst.)
João Magueijo (Imperial College)
Carlos Martins (CAUP, co-chair)
Paolo Molaro (INAF-Trieste, co-chair)
Michael Murphy (Swinburne)
Keith Olive (Minnesota)
Patrick Petitjean (IAP)
Dieter Reimers (Hamburg)
Rodger Thompson (Steward Obs.)
Wim Ubachs (Amsterdam)
Jean-Philippe Uzan (IAP)
Elisabeth Vangioni (IAP)
John Webb (New South Wales)

 

Conference website:
http://www.sexten-cfa.eu/en/conferences/2013/details/24-Varying_fundamental_constants_and_dynamical_dark_energy