XPOCO: X-ray Polarization Of Compact Objects
Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics and conference by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics
Pune, India
IUCAA
About
This conference examines polarized radiation from accreting black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs, from stellar systems to galactic nuclei. It connects new X-ray polarimetry with models of strong gravity, relativistic ray tracing, Compton scattering and disc reflection. Sessions address magnetic geometry, pulsars, magnetars, transients and future instruments. Review lectures, contributed talks and posters are intended to strengthen theoretical interpretation alongside spectral and timing analysis, including for early-career researchers.
Topics
- polarized radiation
- accreting black holes
- neutron stars
- white dwarfs
- X-ray polarimetry
- strong gravity
- relativistic ray tracing
- Compton scattering
- disc reflection
- magnetars