ESA Science & Technology - COSPAR 2012, event E1.7 - Beyond the continuum: X-ray line spectroscopy of compact objects

Start date: 15 Jul 2012
Address: Mysore, India

This event, E1.7, is part of the 39th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, which is held 14 to 22 July 2012. The purpose of the event is to bring together scientists working on all different aspects on X-ray line spectroscopy from compact objects, in an effort to assess the current status and identify the outstanding questions to be addressed by future missions. Emphasis will be given to overcome physical and technical issues that are currently under debate in order to reinforce the reliability of the various interpretations.