International Summer School on Advanced Black Hole Physics ‘Tales of Black Holes’

Black holes are among the most fascinating objects in the universe. From cosmological scales, galactic and stellar scales where black holes are integral pieces in the formation and evolution of different structures, to microscopic scales in which the study of the fabric of spacetime and black hole interiors are interrelated, black holes are ubiquitous in all research areas in which gravity is a prominent actor. A proper understanding of many aspects of modern physics require being familiar with the concept of black hole; conversely, comprehending black holes in all their dimensions requires extensive knowledge in diverse branches of physics, including geometry, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, quantum field theory and numerical analysis.

This summer school will offer PhD and MSc students the opportunity to gain a solid understanding of the theory, phenomenology and observations of black holes and acquire a broad perspective of current research tendencies. Lectures covering each of these aspects will be delivered by three leading international experts.

The school will take place in the historical Carmen de la Victoria at the heart of the Albayzín, the old Arab neighborhood of Granada, where all participants will be hosted on a full board basis. The Carmen de la Victoria is a beautiful complex of gardens and water features facing the famous Alhambra, the place of inspiration of the popular book by Washington Irving that the name of the school pays homage to.

Organizers

Raúl Carballo-Rubio (IAA-CSIC)
Javier Olmedo (UGR)
Carlos Barceló (IAA-CSIC)
Mar Bastero Gil (UGR)
Miguel Sánchez Portal (IRAM)