The CTAO school is designed to help young researchers develop the great diversity of skills necessary in their scientific career, from the preparation of a scientific proposal, data analysis and science discussion, operation of telescopes and dissemination of their results, among others.

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The CTAO school will take place on the island of La Palma (Spain) at the CTAO Northern Site on the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory and at the H10 La Tabernita Hotel in Los Cancajos.  During the first half of the school, students can acquire the mindset of an observational astrophysicists and understand the technological challenges and opportunities of the Cherenkov technique. 

 

Students will learn about:

• Learn about the Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Telescopes or Technique (IACT).

• Perform observations with the LST-1 at the CTAO Northern Site and the MAGIC telescopes on the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory.

• Visit the LST-1 facilities, as well as other international telescopes, including the optical instruments such as Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (TNG) and Gran Telescopio de Canarias (GTC), and CTAO’s predecessor, the MAGIC telescopes.

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During the second half of the school, students will become familiar with research topics currently under study in Very High-Energy (VHE) Astrophysics, as well as with the most recent scientific news and results.

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With the scientific foundation set, students will also:

• Participate in hands-on sessions for data analysis, using the CTAO prototype science analysis tools, to get ready for the future CTAO data.

• Learn about best practices to write a successful scientific proposal.

• Present their own research to peers in a dedicated session that aims to foster discussion and synergies between students and instructors.

• Learn how to design a Cherenkov Telescope.

• Work hand in hand with the instructors on projects specific designed for the students and present their results at the end of school.