MontePython + Class Workshop 2018
When |
Sep 11, 2018 12:00 PM
to
Sep 13, 2018 01:00 PM |
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Where | Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge |
Contact Name | Will Handley |
Contact Phone | 07718622713 |
Attendees |
Thejs Brinckmann Will Handley Deanna Hooper Julien Lesgourgues |
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The Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge (KICC) would like to invite cosmologists to the 2018 MontePython + Class workshop, led by Julien Lesgourgues, Thejs Brinckman and Deanna Hooper.
In this project-driven workshop, researchers can learn by example how to extend the base code for situations of research interest, such as investigating new dark matter components, alternative models of inflation or extensions to the LCDM universe.
The workshop lasts three days, beginning and ending at lunchtime on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th September, and is appropriate for PhD or post-doc level researchers.
Attendance and lunch are free, but we are limited to up to 25 attendees, so please register your interest ASAP. Attendees should arrange their own accommodation. Please see here for a list of recommended places to stay.
Further information
- Class is an extendable Boltzmann solver written in C/C++ for computing cosmic microwave background power spectra.
- MontePython is Monte Carlo code for cosmological parameter extraction written in python.
Together these programs form a full pipeline for testing theoretical models with observational data. Using and modifying Class, a researcher can generate predictions of the perturbations we would see on the night sky. MontePython then forms the interface between these predictions, up-to-date cosmological datasets (and likelihoods), and Bayesian samplers (such as Metropolis-Hastings, emcee, MultiNest or PolyChord).
Participants
Muntazir Abidi
Fruzsina Agocs
Nicolas Angelides
Thejs Brinckmann
Sebastian Cespedes
Omar Darwish
Prakash Gaikwad
Will Handley
Lukas Hergt
Deanna Hooper
Selim Hotinli
Oliver Leicht
Pablo Lemos Portela
Julien Lesgourgues
Arrykrishna Mootoovaloo
Chris Pedersen
Inigo Zubeldia-Lafuente
Accommodation
Gardener's Cottage
On the same site just yards away from KICC, this lovely accommodation is situated in secluded gardens. Rooms are offered at £36 per night for single occupancy and £60 per night for double occupancy. (Please note, this accommodation has shared bathroom facilities)
Churchill College
The nearest neighbouring College to KICC, just a few minutes walk away.
Møller Centre
Co-located with Churchill College. Good availability during term times.
Cowan Court (Churchill College)
Fitzwilliam College
Murray Edwards College
Kaetsu Centre (Murray Edwards)
Rooms usually available here during term times.
Travel
Getting here
Information on how to reach the city and the department may be found here.
Taxis
The KICC is a 15-20 minute taxi journey from the railway station, and costs around £8-9 with Panther Taxis Ltd (01223 715715).
Bike hire
By far the easiest way to travel around Cambridge is by bicycle. There are numerous cycle rentals in the city, including Station Cycles with stores at various locations, and City Cycle Hire just to the west of the city centre. Prices are around £10 per day or £25 per week, plus a deposit of £40-60.
Map of Cambridge
Here is a map of the city displaying the location of the Institute.
Registration
Rgeistrations are now closed.
For those that have already registered, we look forward to seeing you at the workshop.