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Journée Erasmus Mundus<strong>Pascal</strong> <strong>Chardonnet</strong><strong>Université</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Savoie</strong> & <strong>coordinateur</strong> <strong>IRAP</strong>Bor<strong>de</strong>aux, 8 Novembre 2011mardi 8 novembre 111
PlanHistorique <strong>de</strong> notre doctorat (avant EMJD)Le consortium <strong>IRAP</strong> PhD (13 partenaires)La gestion scientifique: école doctorale enastrophysique (sélection, promotion,coopération,..)La gestion administrative(contrats,visas,assurances,diplômes..)Conclusionmardi 8 novembre 112
PlanHistorique <strong>de</strong> notre doctorat (avant EMJD)Le consortium <strong>IRAP</strong> PhD (13 partenaires)La gestion scientifique: école doctorale enastrophysique (sélection, promotion,coopération,..)La gestion administrative(contrats,visas,assurances,diplômes..)Conclusionmardi 8 novembre 113
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Foundation of the <strong>IRAP</strong> PhD: Nice, 20027mardi 8 novembre 11
the InternationalRelativistic Astrophysics Ph.D.The field of relativisticastrophysics is rapidly becomingone of the strongest area ofscientific <strong>de</strong>velopment due to thefortunate interaction of a vastnumber of observational facilitiesin space, on the ground andun<strong>de</strong>rground, and a verypowerful theoretical frameworkbased on General Relativity andrelativistic quantum fieldstheories. While the observationaland experimental activities in thisarea have been the result of a pullof successful internationalcollaborations, paradoxically nocomparable effort has been donein promoting coordinated actionsin the theoretical field. In 1995the International Center forRelativistic Astrophysics (ICRA)has promoted the creation of aninternational Network of centersoperating in the field ofastrophysics (ICRANet) with themain task of collaborating in thevery fast <strong>de</strong>veloping domain ofresearch of theoretical relativisticastrophysics. Some of the leadinginstitutions in North America, inEurope and in Austral-Asia arecollaborating in the ICRANetwhich has his coordinating centerin the town of Pescara Italy. As abyproduct of this activity, a<strong>de</strong>dicated PhD program has beencreated by the ICRANet aimed atforming a restricted and highlyqualified number of PhD stu<strong>de</strong>ntsable to approach research in thisnovel field of research. TheUniversities and Research Centersparticipating in this program, theInternational RelativisticAstrophysics Program of Ph.D. orfor short the <strong>IRAP</strong> pH, are: theETH Zurich, the Free University ofBerlin, the Observatoire <strong>de</strong> laCote d’Azur, the University ofNice- Sophie Antipolis, theUniversity of Rome “LaSapienza”, the University ofSavoy,.Program (<strong>IRAP</strong> PhD)The Ph.D. <strong>de</strong>gree will be grantedby the five rectors of theparticipating Institutions. Each<strong>IRAP</strong> PhD cycle last three yearsand its based in a Host Institutionselected among the onesparticipating in the program. The<strong>IRAP</strong> PhD courses and scientificactivities will take into dueaccount that research in the fieldof relativistic astrophysicsencompass the knowledge of avery broad number of scientificareas ranging from themathematical and geometricalstructures of space-time, therelativistic field theories offundamental interactions both ata classical and a quantum leveland their verifications, as well asthe knowledge of astronomicaland astrophysical observationaltechniques and their associatedphenomenological theoreticalmo<strong>de</strong>ls. This new style ofresearch is by its own natureinterdisciplinary andinternational. In or<strong>de</strong>r to optimizethe teaching, the stu<strong>de</strong>nts willfollow their courses organized bythe faculty in all five participatingInstitutions. The Statute of the<strong>IRAP</strong> PhD. can be found onwww.icra.it/<strong>IRAP</strong>PhDICRANetAbel Cluster 1689 and background galaxies. Credit: NASA, N. Benitez (JHU), T. Broadhurst (The Hebrew University), H. Ford (JHU), M. Clampin(STScI), G. Hartig (STScI), G. Illingworth (UCO/Lick Observatory), the ACS Science Team and ESA.The Courses• Lectures on theoretical physics <strong>de</strong>liveredat University of Roma“La Sapienza“ by Prof. Remo RUFFINI:special emphasis on LATE PHASESOF THERMONUCLEAR EVOLUTIONOF STARS, GENERAL RELATIVITY ANDCOSMOLOGY.• THE PHYSICS OF GRAVITATIONALINTERACTION; an advanced course onthe mathematical and physicalfoundation of general relativity withspecial attention to its generalization inunified field theories.Lectures held at the Universityof Roma “La Sapienza” by Donato BINI,Giovanni MONTANIand Remo RUFFINI.• PHENOMENOLOGICAL ASPECTSOF HIGH ENERGY COSMIC RAYS.Lecture <strong>de</strong>livered at University ofSavoy by <strong>Pascal</strong> CHARDONNET• SELECTED THEORETICAL MODELS INASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS.Lecture <strong>de</strong>livered at Observatoire <strong>de</strong> laCôte d’Azur by Prof. Jose PACHECO.• THE THEORETICAL UNDERSTANDINGOF SHOCK WAVES IN PHYSICS ANDASTROPHYSICS. Course <strong>de</strong>livered atETH Zurich by Prof. DemetriosChristodoulou• SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUMRELATIVISTIC FIELD THEORIES. Lecture<strong>de</strong>livered at the Free University of Berlinby Prof. Hagen Kleinert.• SELECTED TOPICS ON OBSERVATIONIN ASTRONOMICAL SYSTEMS. Lecture<strong>de</strong>livered at University of Nice by Prof.Julien Borgnino.In addition the stu<strong>de</strong>nts will be able tofollow courses in the Physics andAstronomy Ph.D. programs in theparticipating institutions.8The FacultyJulien Borgnino<strong>Université</strong> <strong>de</strong> Nice-Sophie Antipolis<strong>Pascal</strong> <strong>Chardonnet</strong><strong>Université</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Savoie</strong>Demetrios ChristodoulouETH ZurichJacques ColinObservatoire <strong>de</strong> la Côte d’AzurHagen KleinertFreie Universitat BerlinJose PachecoObservatoire <strong>de</strong> la Côte d’AzurUgo MoschellaUniversità <strong>de</strong>lla Insubria ComoRemo Ruffini (Director)Università di Roma “La Sapienza”The Host Institution for the callin 2002-2003 and the 2003-2004 cyclesis the:University of Nice Sophia AntipolisGrand Château28 Avenue ValroseB.P. 213506103 NICE CEDEX 2Application and Fellowships:In 2002-2003 four positions will beopened, two of which with fellowships.The <strong>de</strong>adline for application is the 30 ofApril 2002. For the session 2003-2004,six positions will be opened three ofwhich with fellowships, the <strong>de</strong>adline forapplication is the 30 of September 2003.Please contact Prof. Julien Borgnino at:borgnino@unice.frInvited LecturesThe courses will also inclu<strong>de</strong> invitedlectures by:Prof. Riccardo Giacconi, Nobel laureatein Physics 2003,as well asV. Belinski, C. L. Bianco,G. Bisnovati Kogan,E. Costa, D. Blair, T. Damour,P. De Bernardis, N. Deruelle, F. Everitt,H. Gursky, V. Gurzadyan, R. Janzten,PLipari, S. Masi, E. Pian, L. Piro,B. Punsly, K. Sato, V. Tchetchekine,S.S. Xuemardi 8 novembre 11
The field of relativistic astrophysicshas become one of thefastest progressing field of scientific<strong>de</strong>velopment. This is due tothe fortunate interaction of a vastnumber of observational and experimentalinternational facilitiesin space, on the ground, un<strong>de</strong>rground,in the polar ice caps andthe <strong>de</strong>ep ocean, with a powerfultheoretical framework based onEinstein’s theory of general relativityand relativistic quantum fieldtheories. In 1995, the InternationalCenter for Relativistic Astrophysicsin Rome (ICRA) initiated an InternationalNetwork of Centers in thefield of Relativistic Astrophysics(ICRANet) which has this year acquiredthe status of InternationalOrganization. The ICRANet combinesthe reseach powers of leadinginstitutions in the Americas,Australia, Asia and Europe. Thecoordinating center is located inthe town of Pescara, Italy.In parallel to these activities, theInternational Relativistic AstrophysicsPh.D. Program (<strong>IRAP</strong>-PhD)has been created with the goal oftraining a highly qualified numberof Ph.D. stu<strong>de</strong>nts in this excitingfield of research. So far, the participatinginstitutions are: ETHZurich, Freie Universität Berlin,Observatoire <strong>de</strong> la Côte d’Azur,<strong>Université</strong> <strong>de</strong> Nice-Sophia Antipolis,Università di Roma “LaSapienza”, <strong>Université</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Savoie</strong>.The <strong>IRAP</strong>-PhD is granted by allthese institutions .Each program cycle lasts threeyears.The courses and related scientificactivities cover a broad scien-Program (<strong>IRAP</strong> PhD)the InternationalRelativistic Astrophysics Ph.D.mardi 8 novembre 11<strong>IRAP</strong> PhDthe InternationalRelativistic Astrophysics Ph.D.Invitation for Applicants 2006The field of relativistic astrophysicshas become one of the fastest progressingfields of scientific <strong>de</strong>velopment.This is due to the fortunateinteraction of a vast numberof international observational an<strong>de</strong>xperimental facilities in space,on the ground, un<strong>de</strong>rground, inthe polar ice caps, and in the <strong>de</strong>epocean, supported by a powerfultheoretical framework based onEinstein’s theory of general relativityand relativistic quantum fieldtheory. In 1995, the InternationalCenter for Relativistic Astrophysicsin Rome (ICRA) initiated an InternationalNetwork of Centers in thefield of Relativistic Astrophysics(ICRANet) which acquired the statusof an International Organizationin 2005. The ICRANet combinesthe research powers of leadinginstitutions in the Americas,Australia, Asia and Europe. Thecoordinating center is located inthe town of Pescara, Italy. In parallelwith these activities, the InternationalRelativistic AstrophysicsPh.D. Program (<strong>IRAP</strong> PhD) hasbeen created with the goal of traininga highly qualified number ofPh.D. stu<strong>de</strong>nts in this exciting fieldof research. So far, the participatinginstitutions are: ETH Zurich,Freie Universität Berlin, Institut <strong>de</strong>sHautes Étu<strong>de</strong>s Scientifiques, Observatoire<strong>de</strong> la Côte d’Azur, <strong>Université</strong><strong>de</strong> Nice-Sophia Antipolis,Università di Roma “La Sapienza”,and <strong>Université</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Savoie</strong>. The9<strong>IRAP</strong> PhDthe InternationalRelativistic Astrophysics Ph.D.Invitation for Applicants 2007The field of relativistic astrophysicshas become one of the fastest progressingfields in science.This is due to the coordinated interactionof a vast number of internationalprojects of observationsand experimental facilities inspace, on the ground, un<strong>de</strong>rground,in the polar ice caps, andin the <strong>de</strong>ep oceans. The fortunatecircumstance occurs in these yearsof a consi<strong>de</strong>rable support to thisen<strong>de</strong>avor by a powerful theoreticalframework based on Einstein’stheory of general relativity and relativisticquantum field theories.Many international collaborationshave been <strong>de</strong>dicated to the <strong>de</strong>velopmentof new experimentaland observational facilities. Since1995, the International Center forRelativistic Astrophysics in Rome(ICRA) initiated an InternationalNetwork of Centers in the field ofRelativistic Astrophysics (ICRANet)<strong>de</strong>dicated to foster internationalcollaboration in the theoreticalfield of Relativistic Astrophysics.Since 2005 ICRANet has acquiredthe status of International Organizationwith a coordinating Centerin Pescara (Italy). ICRANet combinesthe research powers of leadinginstitutions in the Americas,Asia and Europe. Prof. Remo Ruffiniis the ICRANet Director, Prof.Fang Li Zhi Presi<strong>de</strong>nt of the Boardand Prof. Riccardo Giacconi Chairmenof the Scientific Committee.The International Relativistic AstrophysicsPh.D. Program (<strong>IRAP</strong>PhD) is the aca<strong>de</strong>mic branch ofICRANet, has been created withthe goal of training a highly qual-Dark Matter Ring in Galaxy Cluster CI 0024+17 © NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI)
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Expérience <strong>de</strong> coopération autour du doctorat<strong>IRAP</strong> <strong>de</strong>puis 2002.3-4 réunions/an à l’Ecole doctorale <strong>de</strong> Nice(Julien Borgnino) pour la sélection, le suivi, lapromotion (affiches).2-3 bourses <strong>de</strong> la Sapienza, 1 <strong>de</strong> Nice, 0-1 <strong>de</strong><strong>Savoie</strong>Début avec 4 partenaires: OCA, UNICE, UdS,La Sapienza («noyau dur»)Ensuite: Suè<strong>de</strong>, Estonie11mardi 8 novembre 11
PlanHistorique <strong>de</strong> notre doctorat (avant EMJD)Le consortium <strong>IRAP</strong> PhD (13 partenaires)La gestion scientifique: école doctorale enastrophysique (sélection, promotion,coopération,..)La gestion administrative(contrats,visas,assurances,diplômes..)Conclusionmardi 8 novembre 1112
<strong>IRAP</strong> PhD ConsortiumNorth ShoreHapunaKealakekuaVolcanoTARTUBlack SandPOSTDAMSHANGHAIRIOKOLKATA13mardi 8 novembre 11
Un très grand nombre <strong>de</strong> partenaires :6 universités européennes, 2 observatoires,2 instituts très importants :Max Planck forGravitational Physics et ICRANet(organisation Internationale), 3 partenairesnon européen (Chine, Brésil et In<strong>de</strong>), mais...Une longue histoire commune (doctorat <strong>IRAP</strong>)Une coopération scientifique <strong>de</strong> très longuedate : rôle central <strong>de</strong> l’ICRANet14mardi 8 novembre 11
Au moins trois réunions annuelles duconsortium (février, mai et septembre)Des contacts fréquents: mail, tél, meetingcommunstrès important pour une bonne coopération15mardi 8 novembre 11
Le nombre élevé <strong>de</strong> partenaires n’a pasfragilisé notre doctorat <strong>de</strong> 2002 mais l’arenforcé !Aspect scientifique plus important quel’aspect administratif (point <strong>de</strong> vue duscientifique mais vrai par expérience)16mardi 8 novembre 11
Nous avons une «Faculty» qui assure tout lesuivi scientifique du doctorat: proposition <strong>de</strong>ssujets <strong>de</strong> thèse, sélection <strong>de</strong>s candidats(rôle très important <strong>de</strong>s partenaires noneuropéens), suivi <strong>de</strong>s thèses, préparation <strong>de</strong>sécoles doctorales, préparations <strong>de</strong>s meetings«The Faculty monitors the scientific progress of each DoctoralCandidate. In agreement with the Thesis Adviser and, if necessary,of additional experts sought for this purpose, the Faculty maysuggest ways of improving the Candidate's overall progress.» fromthe doctoral Candidate Agreement.17mardi 8 novembre 11
Observatoire <strong>de</strong> la Côte d’AzurJ. PachecoF. MignardF. VakiliUniversity of Nice Sophia-AntipolisP. CoulletG.L. LippiV.BelinskiUniversity of Roma La SapienzaR.RuffiniG.Amelino CameliaS.FrascaInternational Center for RelativisticAstrophysics NetworkG.VereshaghinS.S. XueC.BiancoUniversity of <strong>Savoie</strong>P.<strong>Chardonnet</strong>mardi 8 novembre 11Our Faculty18University of StockholmJ.RosquistFreie University of BerlinH. KleinertAlbert Einstein InstituteH. NicolaiUniversity of FerraraF.FronteraTartu ObservatoryJ.EinastoBrazilian Centre for TheoreticalPhysicsM. NovelloIndian Center for Space PhysicsS. ChakrabarthiShanghai Astronomical ObservatoryJ. Yipeng
Consortium Agreement19mardi 8 novembre 11
Schools of last year1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30th September 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures): from 1st – 13thOctober 20103. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures): from 21st – 26thMarch 20114. Les Houches France (Workshop): from 3st – 8th April20115. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures): from 25st May –10th June 2011mardi 8 novembre 1120
Propositions for next year1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 1th – 30th September 20112. Les Houches France (Workshop): from 2st – 7th October2011 -3. 3rd Galileo-Xu Guangqi Meeting : October 11-15, 2011Beijing, China4. Les Houches April 15 - May 5, 20125. 13 th Marcel Grossmann Meeting in Stockholm Universitymardi 8 novembre 1121
Andrey BARANOV (Russian)Supervisors: Prof. <strong>Pascal</strong> <strong>Chardonnet</strong>Prof. Valery ChechetkinMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 1st – 13th October 20103. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 21st – 26th March 2011 -4. Les Houches France (Workshop): from3st – 8th April 2011 -5. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011mardi 8 novembre 1122
Research Activities- Numerical computation of the explosion of a 100 solar massstar: We already ma<strong>de</strong> preliminary simulations of explosion oftype Ia supernova to check the consistency of the co<strong>de</strong><strong>de</strong>veloped with theoretical mo<strong>de</strong>l. We succeed to explo<strong>de</strong> a100 solar mass with oxygen core in the conditions of pairinstabilities.Work in ProgressExplore all the domain of mass between 100 and 200 solarmasses.- Work on the radiation spectrum Meeting already registeredwhere the research work will be presented :- IAU Symposium 279, 18-22 April 2011, Nikko, Japan- Third Galileo - Xu Guangqi meeting. Beijing (China) 12-16October 2011mardi 8 novembre 1123
Alberto BENEDETTI (Italian)Supervisors: Prof. Remo RuffiniProf. Gregory VereshchaginMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 1st – 13th October 20103. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 21st – 26th March 2011 -4. Les Houches France (Workshop): from3st – 8th April 2011 -5. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011mardi 8 novembre 1124
Research ActivitiesS t u d i e d t h e ex a c t R i e m a n n s o l ve r i n r e l at i v i s t i chydrodynamics. Started looking to its applications for GRBs.- Examined plasma oscillations in a strong electric field, inparticular the frequency of oscillations and its relation with theplasma frequency. As a result of this work a paper has beensubmitted for publication in Physics Letters B (January 2011)and at present it is un<strong>de</strong>r review.Work in ProgressGeneralization of the study of the pairs plasma for a onedimensional and uniform system, taking into accountinteractions between particles and including the rate of pairsproduction by vacuum polarization. Maxwell equations for theelectric field must be solved as well. - In or<strong>de</strong>r to improve ourtreatment, we rewrite our equations using momentumcomponents instead of energy and angles.- Improvement of the available numerical co<strong>de</strong>. - Inclusion ofparticle <strong>de</strong>generacy. - Generalization to higher dimensions.mardi 8 novembre 1125
Parikshit DUTTA (Indian)Supervisor: Prof. Hermann NicolaiMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 1st – 13th October 20103. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 21st – 26th March 2011 -4. Les Houches France (Workshop): from3st – 8th April 2011 -5. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011mardi 8 novembre 1126
Research ActivitiesDerivation of the DeWitt equation for the N=4 SUSY Lagrangianin 4 dimensions and also for 10 dimensions.Looking at cancellation of divergences in the equations.Work in ProgressShowing the cancellation of divergent terms in DeWitt’sequation.Attempt fully non- perturbative formulation of DeWmitt’sequation for D=2 Wess Zumino mo<strong>de</strong>l.mardi 8 novembre 1127
Philipp FLEIG (German)Supervisor: Prof. Hermann NicolaiMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. TEXAS Meeting 2010 in Hei<strong>de</strong>lberg3. CERN Winter School on Supergravity,Strings and Gauge Theory 20114. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011mardi 8 novembre 1128
Research ActivitiesIn a recent publication, done in collaboration with H. Nicolaiand M. Köhn, we have managed to give a complete, geometric<strong>de</strong>scription of the billiard table mentioned above, as well as tocalculate its volume. My current work is concerned with thesymmetries, which arise in Arithmetic Quantum Gravity. I amworking on this in collaboration with H. Nicolai and V. Belinski.Work in ProgressFinding a modular realisation of the Weyl group for non-simplylaced algebrasInvestigating the properties of En Laplace-Beltrami operatorsExtending these consi<strong>de</strong>rations to E10 and beyond its Cartansubalgebramardi 8 novembre 1129
Bernardo FRAGA (Brazilian)Supervisors: Prof. Remo RuffiniProf. Massimo <strong>de</strong>lla ValleMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 1st – 13th October 20103. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 21st – 26th March 2011 -4. Les Houches France (Workshop): from3st – 8th April 2011 -5. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011!mardi 8 novembre 1130
Research ActivitiesWe study the theory of galaxy formation, both observationaland numerical analysis, and try to obtain the properties of theDark Matter particle. Also we study a new way of <strong>de</strong>terminingSupernova rates.Work in Progress- Either extend the possible mass range for the neutrino orpropose a new candidate for dark matter, and study itsinteractions;- Study the <strong>de</strong>coupling properties of such a particle;- Try to fit this particle to reproduce the properties of clustersof galaxies and of the center of our galaxy- Determine the rate of distant supernova using gravitationallensingmardi 8 novembre 1131
Christine GRUBER (Austrian)Supervisor: Prof. Hagen KleinertMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 1st – 13th October 20103. TEXAS Meeting 2010 in Hei<strong>de</strong>lberg4. Les Houches France (Workshop): from3st – 8th April 2011 -5. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011mardi 8 novembre 1132
Research ActivitiesNumerical computation of the motion of spacetime near asingularity fpllowing the BKN equationsNumerical computation of two black holes in orbit round eachotherWork in ProgressNext step will be the calculation of a movie showing the oritalmotion of two black holes around each other followed by amerging of the two into a single Kerr solution and a burst ofgravitational radiationmardi 8 novembre 1133
Vincenzo LICCARDO (Italian)Supervisor: Prof. Filippo FronteraMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 1st – 13th October 20103. TEXAS Meeting 2010 in Hei<strong>de</strong>lberg4. Les Houches France (Workshop): from3st – 8th April 2011 -5. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011mardi 8 novembre 1134
Sheyse MARTINS (Brazilian)Supervisors: Prof. Remo RuffiniProf. Jorge RuedaMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 1st – 13th October 20103. TEXAS Meeting 2010 in Hei<strong>de</strong>lberg4. Les Houches France (Workshop): from3st – 8th April 2011 -5. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011!mardi 8 novembre 1136
mardi 8 novembre 11Research ActivitiesA self-consistent theory of neutron stars including Fermi-Diracstatistics, weak, strong as well as electromagneticinteractions in the framework of general relativity isformulated. The properties of neutron star equilibriumconfigurations are calculated and the consequence of theinclusion of the electromagnetic interactions on the process ofgravitational collapse to a black hole is studied in <strong>de</strong>tail.Work in ProgressThe observation of the late X-ray emission of the Gamma-RayBursts (GRBs) associated to Supernova explosions within theso-called GRB-Supernova connection problem has evi<strong>de</strong>ncedthe possibility of witnessing the thermal evolution of neoneutronstars: neutron stars just formed in the Supernovaevent with expected very large temperatures of tens of billion<strong>de</strong>grees. Therefore, we are exploring the effects of very largetemperatures on the equation of state of nuclear matter at high<strong>de</strong>nsities important for neutron stars as well as on thedifferent emission mechanisms leading to the cooling of suchnewly-born neutron stars.37
Ana PENACCHIONI (Argentinian)Supervisor: Prof. Remo RuffiniMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 1st – 13th October 20103. TEXAS Meeting 2010 in Hei<strong>de</strong>lberg4. Les Houches France (Workshop): from3st – 8th April 2011 -5. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011mardi 8 novembre 1138
Research ActivitiesI am learning to reduce the data of many satellites like Fermi,Swift and BATSE, and then build their light curves and spectrathrough specific tools and co<strong>de</strong>s. Then, by means oftheoretical mo<strong>de</strong>ls and applying all the knowledge of physics Ihave, I try to explain the observed behavior and arrive to anyconclusion.There are currently many mo<strong>de</strong>ls which are the leading onesand most of the scientists use for their research work, but atthe same time there are many controversies about which is theone to use.Work in ProgressThe main objective of my work is to reach their completeun<strong>de</strong>rstanding so that I can make my own way through thisfield, taking the best part of each one and merging them in asingle improved approach.mardi 8 novembre 1139
Vineeth VALSAN (Indian)Supervisor: Prof. Filippo FronteraMobility :1. Nice, France (Lectures): from 6th – 30thSeptember 2010 -2. Pescara, Italy (Conference, Lectures):from 1st – 13th October 20103. TEXAS Meeting 2010 in Hei<strong>de</strong>lberg4. Les Houches France (Workshop): from3st – 8th April 2011 -5. Nice, France (Conference, Lectures):from 25st May – 10th June 2011mardi 8 novembre 1140
Research ActivitiesThe main goal of the thesis is the study of a broad band (1-600keV) multi-optics telescope configuration for unprece<strong>de</strong>ntedobservations of Galactic and extragalactic objects. While atenergies below 70/100 keV, the technology for buildingfocusing optics (based on multilayers) is already mature (aNASA mission, NUSTAR, is scheduled to be launched in oneyear time, while a JAXA mission with fosusing optics up to 70keV is in progress), focusing optics at higher energies are stilllackingWork in ProgressHe will participate to the assembling of a Laue lens prototypema<strong>de</strong> of 20 crystals, by estimating the mosaic crystalparameters, correcting for the effect of diverging beam. He willpresent results of this activity at the next SPIE OpticalEngineering and Applications Conference to be held in the lastweek of August 2011 in San Diego (Ca, USA).mardi 8 novembre 1141
PlanHistorique <strong>de</strong> notre doctorat (avant EMJD)Le consortium <strong>IRAP</strong> PhD (13 partenaires)La gestion scientifique: école doctorale enastrophysique (sélection, promotion,coopération,..)La gestion administrative(contrats,visas,assurances,diplômes..)Conclusionmardi 8 novembre 1142
Organization chartPartner 1Partner « i »Partner 12Prof. A. MarouaniPresi<strong>de</strong>nt Nice UniversityLegal RepresentativeProf F. VidalDean of the Science FacultyProf Remo RuffiniDirector of <strong>IRAP</strong> PhDProf. <strong>Pascal</strong><strong>Chardonnet</strong>CoordinatorMarie-Noelle ChampetierDirector of the personnalAlain ReboulAccounting officerAnnie VidalHead ofFinancial ServicePina BarbaroAssistantVéronique GalloManager paymentsJulie CoquinManager of theagreementCathy SiveriFinancialmanagerJulien ChabertFinancialmanagerThe FacultyEmmanuel LoseroAdministratorEMJD Stu<strong>de</strong>ntsFirst CycleEMJD Stu<strong>de</strong>ntsSecond Cycle43mardi 8 novembre 11
Being assigned to the Office of International Projects Erasmus Mundus, Mr EmmanuelLosero <strong>de</strong>als with the "EMJD International Relativistic Astrophysics" in taking care ofor<strong>de</strong>rs, mission’s or<strong>de</strong>rs and refunds or bills payment as well as verifying that the stu<strong>de</strong>ntsare paid every month and by maintaining the budget. This project is un<strong>de</strong>r the supervisionof the Faculty of Science directed by the Professor Vidal.At the accounting office, Mrs. Julie Coquin is responsible for collecting EACEA revenuein or<strong>de</strong>r to place the dates of opening and closing of the agreement. She manages the"project buil<strong>de</strong>r", that is to say that she organizes the credits in 2 parts: one part“operating costs” and one “payroll” in accordance with the convention established by theEACEA.She also establishes thresholds limiting expenditures and the financial center where thecredits are.On the other hand, Emmanuel Losero closely works with the Finance <strong>de</strong>partment of theFaculty of Sciences, led by Mrs. Annie Vidal, through Mrs. Cathy Siveri who checks theexpenses, then Mrs. Veronica Gallo from accounting agency makes payments.Finally, Julien Chabert saves provi<strong>de</strong>rs records on the software “SIFAC” so that bankinginformations could be stored in the database.The Accounting office also performs the grants’ payment.Pina Barbaro is in close contact with the stu<strong>de</strong>nts for Bank account, Social securityproblem, booking rooms in Nicemardi 8 novembre 1144
Convention d’accueilAssurances: SS + locale, Marsh pour lesdéplacementsContrats signés par le Prési<strong>de</strong>nt <strong>de</strong> l’<strong>Université</strong> <strong>de</strong>Nicecarte édudiant: enregistré dans toutes les universitésDoctoral Candidate Agreement : «The Thesis Adviser, inagreement with the Candidate, will propose to the Faculty at least twoReferees, external to the <strong>IRAP</strong> PhD and its Partner Institutions, whose duty isto assess the quality of the manuscript and its correctness.»mardi 8 novembre 1145
PromotionWebsite: www.icranet.orgWebsite: www.irap-phd.orgPosterMailing listsAdverts: CERN, Nature, Science46mardi 8 novembre 11
9 PhD positions availablewith funding in Relativistic Astrophysics -International RelativisticAstrophysics PhD ProgramJob Description:PhD Admissions and Funding at the International Relativistic Astrophysics PhD ProgramConsortium (<strong>IRAP</strong> PhD).The coordinating Institution is the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis located in the FrenchRiviera.The Partners of the Consortium are:UNIVERSITE DE NICE - SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France (Co-ordinating institution)SHANGHAI ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY, ChinaFREE UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN, GermanyAEI - POTSDAM, GermanyTARTU OBSERVATORY, EstoniaSTOCKHOLM UNIVERSTIY, Swe<strong>de</strong>nUNIVERSITY OF FERRARA, ItalyUNIVERSITY OF ROME - LA SAPIENZA, ItalyBRAZILIAN CENTRE FOR PHYSICS RESEARCH, BrazilOBSERVATORY OF THE CÔTE D'AZUR, FranceINDIAN CENTRE FOR SPACE PHYSICS, IndiaINTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS NETWORK, ItalyUNIVERSITY OF SAVOIE, FranceDirector of the course: Prof. Remo RuffiniPhD stu<strong>de</strong>nts will receive a very competitive salary (gross salary 2800 Euros per month anda 7500 Euro installation grant for non-European stu<strong>de</strong>nts), computing facilities and supportfor travel, and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health care insurance andretirement benefits. To be eligible, applicants should have obtained a Masters <strong>de</strong>gree inastronomy, astrophysics, theoretical physics or a related field. We encourage applicationsfrom the best candidates irrespective of nationality, gen<strong>de</strong>r or background. Stu<strong>de</strong>nt researchwill be carried out in the framework of the <strong>IRAP</strong> PhD Consortium.Consult the web page : http://www.irap-phd.org for <strong>de</strong>tails and application instructions.All inquiries should be directed to Prof. <strong>Pascal</strong> <strong>Chardonnet</strong>: chardonnet@lapp.in2p3.fr.Applicants are requested send a curriculum vitae, an application form, a list of all universitycourses taken and transcripts of gra<strong>de</strong>s obtained, brief statements of research interests an<strong>de</strong>xperience, and the contact information for at least two referees. Applications received bythe <strong>de</strong>adline of February 28, 2011 will receive full consi<strong>de</strong>ration.47mardi 8 novembre 11
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PhD Schools50mardi 8 novembre 11
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Retour <strong>de</strong>s étudiants : «suggestions forimprovement».Un étudiant délégué/par cyclePhD School en Astrophysique (tous les cycles)Rapport scientifique annuel.Mobilité dans tout le consortium52mardi 8 novembre 11
PlanHistorique <strong>de</strong> notre doctorat (avant EMJD)Le consortium <strong>IRAP</strong> PhD (13 partenaires)La gestion scientifique: école doctorale enastrophysique (sélection, promotion,coopération,..)La gestion administrative(contrats,visas,assurances,diplômes..)Conclusion53mardi 8 novembre 11
Visa européen Erasmus Mundus ?Doctorat EMJD = (?) copie du Master EM,nombreux points à améliorer: mobilité,sélection54mardi 8 novembre 11
Notre objectif: renforcer le réseau <strong>de</strong>recherche par la mobilité <strong>de</strong>s étudiants«carte européenne EMJD»55mardi 8 novembre 11
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