Rationale:
Supernova explosions are major sources of heavy elements in the Universe. The elements synthesized in these explosions are dispersed into the surrounding space through supernova remnants, eventually enriching the environments of galaxies and clusters of galaxies and playing a fundamental role in shaping the chemical evolution of the Universe. Yet research on supernova explosions, supernova remnants, and clusters of galaxies has largely developed within separate communities, and opportunities to discuss these three fields across different physical scales have been limited.
The advent of XRISM, with its high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy, is opening a new window onto these systems. It now provides an exciting opportunity to make detailed comparisons across different scales—from supernova explosions, through supernova remnants, to clusters of galaxies—and to develop a unified view of the elemental composition of the Universe.
This workshop will bring together experts in supernova explosions, supernova remnants, and clusters of galaxies, creating a forum where the latest results from each field can be shared and discussed. By connecting these different scales, we aim to trace the journey of elements from their production in supernova explosions to their dispersal through cosmic environments, and ultimately to develop a unified picture of the chemical evolution and elemental cycle of the Universe.
Invited speakers:
TBD
Important dates:
May 31 2027: abstract deadline
SOCs (in alphabetical order):
Keiichi Maeda (Kyoto U., Japan)
Kyoko Matsushita (Tokyo unviersity of Science, Japan)
Francois Mernier (IRAP, France)
Aya Bamba (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
LOCs:
Aya Bamba (The University of Tokyo, Japan)