Black hole accretion in Alps 2008

23–30 August 2008

Participants

• Michal Bursa (Astronomical Institute, Prague)
• Michal Dovciak (Astronomical Institute, Prague)
• Jaroslav Haas  (Astronomical Institute, Charles university, Prague)
• Jiri Horak (Astronomical Institute, Prague)
• Vladimir Karas (Astronomical Institute, Prague)
• Wlodek Kluzniak (Copernicus Center, Warsaw)
• Tomas Pechacek (Astronomical Institute, Prague)
• Ladislav Subr (Astronomical Institute, Charles university, Prague)
• Mohammad Zamaninasab (University of Cologne)

Scientific programme

We saved most of time for discussions and work on subjects connected with current research projects of the group members:

• Traces of light-circle variability in AGN/microquasar lightcurves
• Time and frequency evolution of Sgr A* flares
• Oscillations of thin accretion disks, linear and nonlinear analysis
• Accretion disk flow at the inner edge
• Polarization of Sgr A* radiation

Location

Fügen (Pankrazberg, 860m) – Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria
The former mountain farm, located in a beautiful solitary position with a view of the surrounding mountains and meadows.

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