On March 6, a mini-workshop on astrophysics was held with Dr. Komatsu, Director of Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, Prof. Yamauchi and Nagao (Okayama University of Science), and members of our laboratory.
Okayama University of Science introduced their research on inflation theory, physics of the 21cm line (emitted from hydrogen atoms), and dark matter search, while Okayama University introduced our research on LiteBIRD, removal of foregrounds, and development of neutrino detectors.
Dr. Komatsu, who is staying at our lab, gave a special lecture on cosmic birefringence, and the discussion on the new physics of parity violation heated up. We hope that the synergy between Okayama University of Science, where theoretical astrophysics research is flourishing, and our lab, which promotes experimental physics, will enliven astrophysics in Okayama.
