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SUMMARY:Kodaikanal Winter School 2026 [Winter School]
DTSTART:20260112T020000Z
DTEND:20260117T120000Z
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UID:indico-event-364@events.iiap.res.in
CONTACT:winterschool@iiap.res.in
DESCRIPTION:About the Winter School on Solar AstrophysicsIndian Institute 
 of Astrophysics has initiated various programs to motivate students from c
 olleges and universities nationwide to research Astronomy and astrophysics
 . IIA organizes summer and winter schools every year\, where students are 
 exposed to a research environment. As part of this ongoing activity\, we c
 onduct an annual winter school on Solar Physics in the month of January ev
 ery year at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO). The participants will
  be introduced to the subject of solar astronomy\, along with an overview 
 of current research topics and unsolved problems in solar physics. The pro
 gram of lectures will provide a comprehensive overview of the topics cover
 ing the basic physics of the Sun\, including the techniques and methods of
  solar observations. The century-old Kodaikanal Solar Observatory\, locate
 d atop the highest peak of the Palani range of hills in Tamil Nadu\, has v
 arious solar telescopes observing the Sun at different wavelengths. Alongs
 ide theoretical lectures\, the selected students will get the unique oppor
 tunity to observe the Sun using these instruments and analyze or visualize
  the data obtained during the ample hands-on sessions under the guidance o
 f IIA scientists.The winter school will also provide a unique opportunity 
 for students to learn about India's first solar space mission\, Aditya-L1.
  It will be a unique opportunity for students to understand different upco
 ming observations from this space mission and its potential to contribute 
 to solar astrophysics.Who can apply?The students who:are currently pursuin
 g their M.Sc./M.Tech/B.Tech. degree and will be completing by June 2026 in
  the disciplines of Astronomy/Physics/Mathematics/Engineeringhave successf
 ully completed their M.Sc./M.Tech/B.Tech. degree during the year 2025 in t
 he disciplines of Astronomy/Physics/Mathematics/Engineeringare currently p
 ursuing their Ph.D in Solar Physics.In the case of an Engineering degree\,
  it must be in the branch of either Electrical & Electronics (or) Electron
 ics & Communications (or) Electronics and Instrumentation (or) Optical Eng
 ineering.Only limited applicants will be selected for participation based 
 on their academic records and motivation to attend the school.Instructions
  to applyAccommodation and travelStudents who are selected for the Winter 
 School will be provided free boarding/lodging at the Kodaikanal Observator
 y. Accommodations for participants will be provided on a shared basis.Reac
 hing KodaikanalAir ConnectionThe nearest airport to the Kodaikanal Observa
 tory is Madurai (130km from Kodaikanal Observatory)\, in the state of Tami
 l Nadu.Rail ConnectionThe nearest railway station is Kodaikanal Road (80km
  from Kodaikanal observatory).Road ConnectionKodaikanal Observatory is loc
 ated 4km from Kodaikanal town and may be reached by road from Bangalore\, 
 via Salem and Dindigul and from Madurai via Kodaikanal road.*From Madurai 
 or Kodaikanal Road\, one has to opt either a bus or taxi to reach Kodaikan
 al.  \n\nhttps://events.iiap.res.in/event/364/
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