Theories of Astrophysical Big Bangs 2025 on February 17, 2025

The international workshop “Theories of Astrophysical Big Bangs 2025” was held at RIKEN from February 17 to 19. During the workshop, Daniel Kasen (UC Berkeley), who is currently on sabbatical at RIKEN, delivered a special lecture on supernovae and kilonovae. In addition, 25 invited talks were presented, allowing participants to share the latest advancements in the field of Astrophysical Big Bangs. The workshop also featured 33 poster presentations, showcasing the diverse range of research in the field and fostering extensive discussions among participants.

A total of 83 participants from six countries, including Japan, registered for the workshop. This event was supported by the JST ASPIRE project for top scientists: “RIKEN-Berkeley Mathematical Quantum Science Initiative”, which particularly contributed to strengthening research collaboration between RIKEN and UC Berkeley. The workshop is expected to serve as a catalyst for future joint research endeavors.

Reported by Shigehiro Nagataki