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Project supplement

Project title

Reinforcing research potential in astronomy and applied mathematics

Project leader

Prof. dr Nadezda Pejovic

Abstract

The project objective is to reinforce and improve research capacities in the field of astronomy and applied mathematics in Serbia and Western Balkan (WB). It will be done by upgrading and raising scientific and technological potentials of the Astronomical Station at Vidojevica in Southern Serbia (ASV) and exchange and training scientists and students through networking with other European research centers. This is achieved by:

1) Combining two telescopes of 60 cm aperture into one system, multiple telescope. The purpose is to do optical and near-IR interferometry. This is a cheap way to build a big mirror (in this case of 85cm aperture). The CHARA array is the most famous project in the world of this kind. Forming a very precise time base is assumed, while mathematical methods will include image processing and wavelet theory.

2) Robotisation and automatic guidance for this system. This will permit a distant guidance and use of each telescope, separately, and the system as a whole.

3) Data transfer by using telecommunication connections for on-line use of the system and transfer of collected data. Software for data storing and manipulating for research purposes will be developed.

The infrastructure (living buildings, domes, roads) and one instrument (60cm aperture) exist already as a part of the ASV Project which started two years ago.

The Project will essentially improve ASV and a group of scientists around it will become an excellence center for astronomy and applied mathematics in Serbia and WB. New research themes (inertial frames, binary star exploration, in applied mathematics as well) will be realized, the Group to become a part of the network comprising similar centers in the European Union. Intensive exchange of experts and students is planned, then organization of workshops and small conferences. This will include young people in advanced research in astronomy and applied mathematics.

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