Overviews

Multi-messenger science has emerged as a major discipline, providing unique and invaluable insights into the processes and properties of the physical universe. Recent advancements in Astrophysics, Space Physics, and Laboratory Plasma Physics have underscored the transformative potential of this approach. While multi-messenger techniques are relatively well-established in Laboratory Plasma Physics, significant progress has recently been made in Space Physics, driven by the deployment of multiple spacecraft with diverse, multi-faceted observational capabilities. Astrophysics has propelled multi-messenger science to the forefront of discovery. By integrating inherently complementary information carried by multi-wavelength electromagnetic radiation, polarization, neutrinos, energetic particles (including cosmic rays), and gravitational waves, researchers have achieved unprecedented understanding of astrophysical systems. These breakthroughs have not only underscored the importance of plasma processes but have also highlighted the necessity of capturing both global and local (“glocal”) scales through integrated modeling efforts.

The Plasma Astrophysics School and Workshop (PASW) aims to advance multi-messenger science by fostering collaboration among active researchers and supporting early-career scientists as they establish themselves in this dynamic field. The event will emphasize unifying themes across disciplines, particularly the understanding of key plasma processes and the adoption of holistic, integrated modeling approaches.

Programs

For 2025, currently, we are planning for PASW25: Plasma Astrophysics School and Workshop (PASW): Physical Processes in Multi-messenger Astrophysics, Space Physics, and Laboratory Plasmas

Specific themes for PASW25: (to be updated)

We have identified the following topics, all of which are encouraged to be discussed in the context of multi-messenger science:

1) jets and outflows from compact objects;

2) instabilities and turbulence in flows;

3) particle energization and transport;

4) ML/AI in plasma processes;

Date: Mar. 27-31, 2025, Wuhan, China;

Hosted by Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST).

Important dates

Deadline for Registration:

Deadlin for Abstract submission:

Registration & Submission

Online Registration

Committees

International Organizing Committee (IOC): representatives from key countries and fields.

(To be added)

Siming Liu (SWJTU, China)

Xuening Bai (Tshinghua, China) ???

Dongsu Ryu (UNIST, S. Korea)

Ryoji Matsumoto (Chiba U., Japan)

Hui Li (LANL, USA)

Hantao Ji (Princeton U., USA)

Hua Feng (IHEP)

Lixin Dai (HKU)

Jiansheng He (PKU)

Takanobu Amano (U Tokyo)

Dejin Wu (PMO)

Luoquan Li (TW)

Gang Li (Macau University of Science and Technology)

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LOC:

Weihua Lei (Chair); Qingwen Wu (Co-Chair), …..

SOC for PASW25: (to be added)

Siming Liu (SWJTU, China) -- Chair;

Jiansen He (Peking U., China);

Weihua Lei (HUST, China);  Qingwen Wu(HUST, China);

Dongsu Ryu (UNIST, S. Korea);

Ryoji Matsumoto (Chiba U., Japan);

Hui Li (LANL, USA);

Hantao Ji (Princeton U., USA);

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