Introduction
The XXXVI Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics, organized by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), focuses on Key Optical technologies for Astronomy. The school, to be held in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Tenerife, Spain) from 17 to 22 November 2025, will admit about 50 advanced MSc students, PhD students and early career Post-Docs. In a relaxed environment, the school will give participants the opportunity to learn from world-renowned specialists. All the participants of the Winter School will have the opportunity to present their research.
Deadline for the applications is 13 June 2025. Selected applicants will receive instructions by email on how to register and proceed with the registration fee payment.
Scientific Rationale
This school is devoted to the principle that advances in optics and algorithms enable powerful solutions to long-standing astronomical problems. It will provide a working introduction to some emerging technologies that have great impact on astrophysical problems. This includes photonics, space-based technologies for optical instruments (like freeform optical concepts), additive manufacturing and machine learning.
Organizing Committee (SOC)
- Jeffrey Kuhn (University of Hawai'i and Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias)
- Rafael Rebolo (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias)
- Artemio Herrero (Universidad de La Laguna - Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias)
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
- Jeffrey Kuhn (University of Hawai'i and Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias)
- Rafael Rebolo (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias)
- Mª Auxiliadora Padrón Brito (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias)
- Natalia Arteaga Marrero (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias)
- Víctor Manuel Quintero León (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias)
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