Workshop on Statistical Nuclear Physics and Applications in Astrophysics and Technology

Athens, Ohio July 8-11 2008

This is the first announcement of the Workshop on Statistical Nuclear Physics and Applications in Astrophysics and Technology to be held July 8-11 2008 in Athens, Ohio (United States). This workshop is jointly sponsored by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics and Ohio University's Institute for Nuclear and Particle Physics.

The workshop is focused on subjects related to statistical nuclear physics. By bringing together scientists working in various areas of this diverse field -- including astrophysics, technology, theory, and experiment -- it is hoped that further progress in this area can be stimulated. Topics of discussion include:

• Level Densities

• Optical Models and Elastic Scattering

• Gamma-Ray Strength Functions

• Astrophysics: r- and p-processes, global inputs

• Applications: reactors, stockpile stewardship, medical physics

A second circular will provide details for registration, contributing papers, hotels, and other details. If you are interested in receiving further announcements please send email to snp2008@phy.ohiou.edu. Remember to reserve July 8-11, 2008 on your calendar.

Local Organizing Committee:

• Carl Brune

• Steve Grimes

• Tom Massey

• Andreas Schiller

• Alexander Voinov

International Advisory Committee:

• Yoram Alhassid (Yale)

• Mamoru Baba (Tohoku)

• Jutta Escher (Lawrence Livermore)

• Till von Egidy (Munich)

• Dr. Walter I. Furman (Dubna, Russia)

• Joachim Goerres (Notre Dame)

• Magne Guttormsen (Oslo)

• Robert Haight (Los Alamos)

• Calvin Johnson (San Diego State)

• Achim Richter (Darmstadt)

• Hendrik Schatz (Michigan State)