A new generation of high-energy astrophysics experiments (including gamma-ray, neutrino, and cosmic-ray observatories) has begun to probe phenomena of common interest to cosmology and other branches of physics and astrophysics. The traditional model of interactions between the cosmology and high-energy astrophysics communities involves the use of findings from cosmological research as inputs in predicting expected signals for high-energy experiments. However, the latest advances in experimental capabilities of high-energy observatories will provide results that could be used as input and constraints for cosmological calculations. The aim of the workshop is to bring together researchers from different backgrounds to identify the common opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in that context. In particular, we would like to focus on those measurements and analyses that can be carried out within the next 5 years with the current and upcoming instruments.

The workshop will take place at the University of Chicago (5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637).

• Search for dark matter signatures with particle astrophysics experiments
• Information about cosmological populations embedded in the high-energy sky
• Highest energy particles as probes of cosmic backgrounds and new physics
• Gamma rays and ultra-high-energy cosmic rays as probes of the intergalactic magnetic field

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS (PDF format)

INVITED SPEAKERS

Shin'ichiro Ando California Institute of Technology	Jim Buckley Washington University, St Louis	Luigi Costamante Stanford University
Charles D. Dermer Naval Research Laboratory	Klaus Dolag MPA, Garching	Brian Fields University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Stefano Gabici DIAS, Dublin	Dan Hooper Fermilab	Uri Keshet Center for Astrophysics
Stefano Profumo University of California, Santa Cruz	Floyd W. Stecker NASA/GSFC	Stefan J. Wagner LSW - Heidelberg University
Brian L. Winer Ohio State University	Ellen Zweibel University of Wisconsin, Madison

Maximo Ave EFI - University of Chicago	Jojo Boyle EFI - University of Chicago	Lorenzo Cazon KICP - University of Chicago
Pedro Facal San Luis EFI & KICP, University of Chicago	Brian Humensky EFI - University of Chicago	Nahee Park EFI - University of Chicago
Vasiliki Pavlidou California Institute of Technology	Luis C Reyes KICP - University of Chicago	Jennifer Siegal-Gaskins Ohio State University
Tonia M. Venters KICP - University of Chicago	Stephanie Wissel KICP - University of Chicago

OCTOBER 27, 2008 (7PM - 9PM)
We have arranged a dinner for all conference participants at Cedars Mediterranean Restaurant (1206 E. 53rd Street) located in the Hyde Park community. Transportation will be provided from the conference room to the restaurant and from the restaurant to the International House. If you are not staying at the International House, please make transportation arrangements for your return trip. Aimee Giles will be happy to arrange a taxi for you if you'd like.

To register for the workshop, please visit the Registration page.

• List of Participants
• Workshop Program
• Workshop Abstracts