Multiphase Madness: Resolving the CGM in Theory and Observations
August 21-23, 2024
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
60 Garden St. Cambridge, MA 01238
Important Dates:
Abstract submission closed : April 12, 2024
Abstract author notifications : mid May
Conference : Aug 21-23, 2024
Event Details:
The CGM poses many unsolved questions that are critical to understanding galaxy evolution. Recent observations—spanning from radio to optical to X-ray—are beginning to constrain the properties of gas around galaxies, and future observatories will be critical in this endeavor. The multiphase CGM also poses many challenges to simulators, due to the vast dynamic range involved in the interactions between its different phases. This workshop will focus on these interactions, with the goal of facilitating discussion between experts across domains in both theory and observations. To encourage conversation and collaboration, we will limit attendance to 40 people.
The main topics of this conference are:
- The interaction between the hot, warm, and cold phases of the CGM
- Observing and characterizing the hot phase of the CGM
- Constraining the smallest and coldest structures in the CGM from observations
- The impact of multiphase structure of the CGM on galaxy formation and evolution
- Near-future instruments/surveys to probe the multi-phase CGM
- Theoretical and numerical techniques designed to better model the CGM
A registration fee of $75 will cover coffee breaks, snacks, lunches, and the Thursday evening river cruise.
Schedule:
Wed, Aug 21, 2024 : 9am-5pm
Thurs, Aug 22, 2024 : 9am-5pm + River Cruise
Fri, Aug 23, 2024 : 9am-12pm
Program will be a mix of talks (10+5 minutes) and discussion sessions.
The booklet, including a schedule, is available here.
Confirmed Invited Speakers:
Sanch Borthakur (Arizona State)
Eric Koch (CfA | Harvard & Smithsonian)
Deborah Lokhorst (NRC Canada)
Dylan Nelson (ITA Heidelberg)
Rob Simcoe (MIT)
Jessica Werk (U Washington)
John ZuHone (CfA | Harvard & Smithsonian)
Local Resources - map:
Hotel | Distance to CfA | Address |
| Sheraton Commander | 10 min walk | 16 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138 Located in Harvard Square |
| Freepoint Hotel | 23 min walk | 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138 |
| Cambria Hotel Boston/Somerville | 30 min walk | 515 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 |
| Porter Square Hotel | 18 min walk | 1924 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 Located in Porter Square |
| Hotel 1868 | 16 min walk | 1868 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 Located in Porter Square |
Restaurants | Style | Notes |
| Asmara | Ethiopian/Eritrean | Best done in groups of 4-6. Make sure to get a bottle of the owner’s special honey wine! |
| Dali | Tapas | Crowded, but delicious and worth every penny if you can get a reservation. If you go, make sure to try their Vieiras al Azafrán and Gambas al Ajillo. Head to Aeronaut Brewing Company afterward for drinks/live music/events. |
| Yume Wo Katare | Ramen | One of the few ramen shops in Massachusetts which make their own noodles. Be prepared to declare your dream at the end of the meal to the other diners in the restaurant. Stop by the nearby Honeycomb Creamery for locally-sourced ice cream for dessert |
| Veggie Galaxy | Vegan/Vegetarian Diner | A retro 1950s-style style diner featuring an impressive variety of vegan & vegetarian comfort food. Little Donkey is nearby afterwards for drinks. |
| Sumiao | Chinese | Upscale, spicy Chinese food and cocktails in East Cambridge. Toscanini’s ice cream is just a short walk away; try their unique and popular “B3” flavor. |
| Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ | Japanese BBQ | Best enjoyed with lots of friends (think 6-8) so you can order lots of different food! Wusong Road is a popular bar nearby celebrating Asian-American culture. |
| Painted Burro | Mexican | A nice sit down restaurant & tequila bar near Somerville. |
| Neptune Oyster | Seafood | One of the few places in town which serve hot, delicious lobster rolls. Plenty of places serve cold lobster rolls. Alive and Kicking Lobsters is also an option, but they close strangely early (i.e. in the late afternoon). |
| Felipe’s | Mexican | Great Mexican food in a bustling venue in Harvard Square. Notably, this is one of the few places in Cambridge that opens past 10 pm (they close at midnight). |
| Anna's Taqueria | Mexican | A common Boston-area chain which features quick, tasty burritos/bowls. |
Cafes | Notes |
| L.A. Burdick | Fancy chocolate and coffee and pastries in Harvard Square and downtown. |
| Pavement | Good bagel sandwiches |
| Black Sheep | Excellent bagel sandwiches |
| Tatte | Nice pastries |
| Zinnekens | Belgian waffles |
Bars | Notes |
| Lamplighter Brewing Company | Cozy, located between Harvard and MIT |
| Aeronaut Brewing Company | Big space, also with pop-up food stands inside |
| Remnant Brewing | Lots of snacks and food, Gate Commes de Filles sells amazing chocolates next door. |
Attendee List:
| Jake Bennett | Rongmon Bordoloi | Sanchayeeta Borthakur | Christopher Carr |
| Hsiao-Wen Chen | Liam Connor | Charlie Conroy | Amanda M. Cook |
| William Cramer | Hitesh Kishore Das | Sanskriti Das | Andrew Fox |
| Laya Ghodsi | Jesse Han | Lars Hernquist | Chris Howk |
| Ish Kaul | Eric Koch | Zuzanna Kocjan | Dhanesh Krishnarao |
| Ting-Wen Lan | Erwin Lau | Nicolas Lehner | Cassi Lochhaas |
| Deborah Lokhorst | Scott Lucchini | Priscilla Holguin Luna | Michael Messere |
| Nishant Mishra | Sapna Mishra | Dylan Nelson | Theo O'Neill |
| Osase Omoruyi | Daniel Piacitelli | Sam Ponnada | Joseph Ribaudo |
| Manami Roy | Sameer | Natalie Nicole Sanchez | Vadim Semenov |
| Sijing Shen | Emily Silich | Rob Simcoe | Jonathan Stern |
| Ananya Goon Tuli | Jason Tumlinson | Jessica Werk | John ZuHone |
S/LOC: Jake Bennett, Charlie Conroy, Jesse Han, Lars Hernquist, Cassi Lochhaas, Scott Lucchini, Theo O'Neill, Vadim Semenov