The LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA Collaboration invites the core-collapse supernova (CCSN) astronomy and astrophysics community for a 5-day Symposium on July 21–25, 2025, at the University of Warsaw, Poland. CCSNe are among the most violent explosions known to occur in the Universe, and the next Galactic or near-extra-Galactic exploding massive star will be one of the most interesting, and most important, astronomical events of the century. This Symposium aims to bring CCSN experts together to address how to maximize the scientific potential of the first detection of core collapse supernova gravitational waves (GWs). The Symposium hopes to bring together GW astronomers and CCSN modelers, as well as neutrino and nuclear theorists, neutrino astronomers, and astronomers across the electromagnetic spectrum.
The sensitivity of GW detectors and progress on CCSN modeling are unprecedented, and we expect them to further advance in the coming years. A joint effort across communities has great potential to fully utilize these advances for CCSN GW discovery. Each day, we will host (before lunch) a set of lectures on one of the key topics listed below, to establish a common understanding and a common language. Moreover, each day (after lunch) will also include invited and contributed talks, as well as discussion. The focus topics of the Symposium are:
Day 1: CCSN Theory
Day 2: CCSN Gravitational Wave Detection and Parameter Estimation
Day 3: CCSN Neutrino Detection
Day 4: CCSNe across the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Day 5: CCSNe over the Next Ten Years
The proceedings of the Symposium will be published in a special issue of Classical and Quantum Gravity. We hope the proceedings will serve as a reference for students, postdocs, and faculty in, or entering, the field, serve to capture the current state of core collapse supernova gravitational wave astronomy and astrophysics, outline lessons learned, and provide recommendations for future development.
Everyone who wishes to advance the field of CCSN GW science is welcome!
Prices (lunch is not provided, it's typically 30 PLN in the local canteens):
- Faculty/postdocs: 800 PLN (~208 USD)
- Students: 400 PLN (~104 USD)
Deadlines:
- May 15 - abstract submission
- July 1 - registration/payment deadline
Work in progress on the agenda and registration
Organizing Committee:
Marek Szczepańczyk (University of Warsaw)
Marco Cavaglià (Missouri University of Science and Technology)
Anthony Mezzacappa (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Jade Powell (Swinburne University of Technology)
Adam Szereszewski (University of Warsaw)
Supported by
Code of Conduct (LIGO-M1900037)
The LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA Collaborations (LVKC) strive for workplaces free from discrimination and harassment. It is the policy of the Collaborations that all members will conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Members will treat each other with respect and consideration to create a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment. Creating a supportive environment to enable scientific discourse is the responsibility of all members.
