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Conference "Cosmic Gas Dynamics"

September 16–18, 2024
Space Research Institute (IKI), Moscow, Russia

From September 16 to 18, 2024, the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences will host the conference “Cosmic Gas Dynamics” in memory of Professor V. B. Baranov dedicated to the 90th anniversary of his birth.

Objectives of the conference:

Cosmic gas dynamics is a branch of science that uses methods and approaches of gas dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), radiation gas dynamics, kinetic theory of gases, as well as modern numerical methods for solving complex nonlinear systems of partial differential equations of many variables to describe various phenomena in outer space.

The objectives of this conference are 1) to review modern cosmic gas dynamics models, which are used to describe various astrophysical phenomena and objects, and 2) to discuss the difficulties of modeling real astrophysical objects and ways to overcome these difficulties.

Particular attention at the conference will be devoted to topics that were close to Professor V. B. Baranov: the study of the outer heliosphere and astrospheres of other stars, including a comparison of theory and experiment, modeling the interaction of comets and planets (including exoplanets) with the solar wind, studies of the solar surroundings, the study of the structure and flows in the interstellar medium, and studies of various types of instabilities.

This conference is a de facto continuation (many years later) of the meetings on cosmic gas dynamics, which were organized and held in Moscow with the active participation of V. B. Baranov on October 13–18, 1988, and September 13–17, 1999.

About Vladimir Borisovich Baranov

V.B. Baranov was a professor at the Lomonosov Moscow University and a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1970). He was the head of the Laboratory of Physical Gas Dynamics for over fifty years, first at the Space Research Institute and, since 1987, at the IPMech RAS.

The name of V. B. Baranov in science is associated with cosmic gas dynamics. He has beautiful pioneering results in studying flows around space objects by the solar wind and interstellar medium, studying the influence of the magnetic field on the flow pattern, analyzing the properties of space shock waves, etc. A distinctive feature of his scientific work is the natural combination of analytical methods and numerical calculations, as well as obtaining results that are verified in space experiments. He is the author of the theoretical prediction of the existence of a hydrogen wall around the heliosphere, which was then discovered using the Hubble Space Telescope.

V. B. Baranov was a multi-faceted personality with an active life position. Devoting his life to serving Science and educating the scientific generation – students and postgraduates of Moscow University, he found time for rehearsals and concerts as part of a string quartet performing complex classical repertoire, and played chess and football with passion and at a high level.

V. B. Baranov has many students who continue to develop the ideas of their Teacher in many scientific organizations in Russia and abroad. Vladimir Baranov was a bright personality who inspired everyone with his optimism and enthusiasm.

Detailed description of V. B. Baranov's scientific path and main results can be found here (in Russian): https://mzg.ipmnet.ru/ru/Issues/2004/5/3

About Participation

Specialists in cosmic gas dynamics, MHD, kinetic theory of gases, space plasma physics, and related sciences, as well as colleagues, friends, and students of Vladimir B. Baranov are invited to participate.

The conference format is in person. The working languages of the conference are Russian and English. There is no registration fee. Participation in the friendly dinner is paid separately.

To participate in the conference, please send the abstract of your report to godenko.egor@yandex.ru.

Conference program (preliminary)

Programme Committee:

  • Lev M. Zelenyi – Chairman of the Committee
  • Vladislav V. Izmodenov
  • Konstantin V. Krasnobaev
  • Aleksandr N. Osiptsov
  • Mikhail S. Ruderman

Organizing Committee:

  • Vladislav V. Izmodenov
  • Egor A. Godenko
  • Igor I. Baliukin
  • Sergey D. Korolkov
  • Anastasiya V. Titova

Organizers:

  • Department of Mechanics and Mathematics, Lomonosov Moscow State University
  • Space Research Institute of RAS
  • Ishlinsky Institute for Problems in Mechanics of RAS

Venue and dates:

The conference sessions will be held in the conference hall of the Space Research Institute of RAS from September 16 to 18, 2024. For nonresident participants, the arrival day of September 15, 2024, and the departure day of September 19, 2024, will be included in the official invitation.

Abstract formatting rules:

Abstracts of reports up to 1 page in length should be submitted in Microsoft Word format of any version. Page format – A4, 20 mm margins on all sides, main text font Times New Roman 12рt, single spacing. References are allowed. Greek letters should be typed in standard Word fonts. Using formulas and special characters is not recommended, but if necessary, use the built-in formula editor of Microsoft Word version 2010 or later. Abstracts should contain the title of the report, a list of authors with their places of work, and the author’s e-mail for correspondence. The speaker must be listed first in the list of authors.

Proceedings of the conference

Proceedings of the conference (in English) will be published in the journal Fluid Dynamics. Materials for publication should be prepared in Latex format based on the attached template. Prepared materials should be sent no later than October 1, 2024, to godenko.egor@yandex.ru.

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