This conference focuses on, but is not limited to the nucleosynthesis of radioactive isotopes, the astrophysics of their production sites, and techniques for detecting and measuring them in space and in the laboratory. We also celebrate the 70th birthday of Donald D Clayton, one of the pioneers of this field and of the founding members of this workshop series.

Main sessions:

• Production and Ejection of Radioisotopes from Source Sites

Nuclear and hydrodynamic aspects of stellar evolution and explosions

• Propagation and Fate of Radioisotopes in their Source Vicinity

Early SNR phases, formation of molecules and dust

• Radioisotopes and large-scale aspects
  

chemical evolution of ISM and the Galaxy; nucleocosmochronology

• Radioisotope Decay and Annihilation Gamma-Rays

Diffuse 26Al, 60Fe, and annihilation emission, 44Ti, 22Na, 7Be sources

• Isotopic Compositions in Pre-Solar Grains

Extinct radioactivities in pre-solar grains and their implications

• Astronomical Capabilities and Opportunities

Perspectives, projects, & concepts for cosmic radioactivity measurements

Program Schedule (pdf)

Organizers:

Dieter Hartmann (Clemson University), Roland Diehl (MPE, Garching), Nikos Prantzos (IAP, Paris), and Ernst Zinner (Washington University, St. Louis).

Location:

The workshop location is the Madren Conference Center of the Clemson University in South Carolina, USA

Registration and Cost:

The workshop is informal and low-cost. A registration fee of $100 covers workshop infrastructure and proceedings. Accompanying persons are welcome and will have a reduced fee. 

Dates and Schedule:

01 Mar 2005    Please express your interest prior to this date

01 Jun 2005    Provide details on your proposed contribution prior to this date

31 Jul 2005    Conference Program consolidation, 2nd Circular

15 Aug 2005    Registration Deadline ('late-fee' applies thereafter)

15 Aug 2005    Final Program- and Organization Updates, 3rd Circular

05 Sep 2005    First day of conference

09 Sep 2005    Last day of conference

31 Oct 2005   Deadline for Proceedings Contributions

15 Apr 2006    Publication of the Proceedings

Please direct inquiries to Dieter Hartmann via email to hdieter@clemson.edu.