Khagol Bulletin # 131

The workshop was coordinated by R. R. Raut (Goa University, Goa), S. Mitra (IUCAA, Pune) and A. Ganguly (IUCAA, Pune). These public talks not only enriched the workshop participants' knowledge but also disseminated awareness and fostered public interest in the captivating field of gravitational wave physics. The workshop on Gravitational Waves and LIGO India aimed to provide participants with a holistic understanding of the subject, from theoretical foundations to practical applications. The engagement of forty- three participants from diverse academic backgrounds attested to the relevance and significance of the workshop. The public talks further contributed to knowledge dissemination, making the event impactful for participants, the wider academic community, and the public. The workshop on Gravitational Waves and LIGO India, jointly organised by the Inter- University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune and the School of Physical and Applied Sciences at Goa University, was held over five days from 27 November to 01 December 2023 at Goa University, Goa. Theworkshop's primary goal was to provide p a r t i c i p a n t s w i t h a p r o f o u n d understanding of gravitational wave physics, data analysis techniques, and i n s t r ume n t a t i o n k n ow l e d g e . T h e participants had the skills to comprehend and explore groundbreaking discoveries in this field. The workshop covered various topics, including gravitational-wave science (general relativity, source modeling, basics of search and parameter estimation), hands-on sessions on detector technologies, and data analysis tutorials. The sessions delved into the theoretical foundations and cutting-edge methodologies supporting gravitational wave research. Workshop on GRAVITATIONALWAVES and LIGO INDIA Date: 30th November, Venue: Goa Science Centre As part of the workshop, two enlightening public talks were organised to extend the event's impact beyond the workshop participants: • TheSourcesofGravitationalWavesby Prof.NigelTBishop Date: 28th November, Venue: Goa University The workshop attracted a diverse group of forty-three participants from both the Physics and the engineering branches. Over five days, the participants engaged in comprehensive sessions that enhanced their theoretical understanding and provided them with practical skills crucial for meaningful contributions to ongoing and future research endeavours. • L I G O I n d i a C h a l l e n g e s a n d OpportunitiesbyProf. SanjitMitra The Department of Physics, University of Allahabad, organised a three-day Meghnad Saha Memorial Workshop on Solar Astronomy focused on the Aditya L1 Meghnad Saha Memorial Workshop on Solar Astronomy focused on “Aditya -L1 Mission” The pa r t i c i pan t s c omp r i s ed f i f t y undergraduate, post-graduate and PhD Mission from 04 - 06 December 2023. IUCAA, Pune, funded theworkshop. students, including twenty students from different institutions in India and thirty student participants from Prayagraj and nearby areas. The workshop aimed to generate trained human resources for a | 14 | KHAG L | No. 131 - JANUARY 2024