The event, co-organized by the CRAL at Université Lyon 1 and the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune, India, with support from the OSU, emphasized integral field spectroscopy (IFS), a critical tool in modern astrophysics. Participants engaged in lectures and hands-on research projects focused on analyzing complex data from state-of-the-art instruments like the MUSE spectrograph, developed for the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile.
Over seven days, the 11 students, representing 6 different nationalities from 3 continents, tackled challenging research projects on gravitational lensing, galaxy dynamics, and active galactic nuclei. Guided by instructors from CRAL and IUCAA, they gained practical experience with cutting-edge astronomical data-processing methods.
IFAS11, funded by academic and governmental partners including the CNRS and the Scientific Council of the Observatoire de Lyon, continues its tradition of fostering Franco-Indian collaboration while welcoming international participants. The program primarily targets PhD students and advanced master’s candidates.
