Introduction
Welcome to the annual meeting of the RadioForegroundsPlus Project.
RadioForegroundsPlus is a European research network dedicated to “unveiling the complexity” of radio and microwave foreground emissions, focusing in polarization, which constitute the dominant systematic limitation for precision cosmology and future CMB experiments. The project coherently combines the nine all-sky frequency channels of Planck (30–857 GHz) with unique low-frequency datasets, including QUIJOTE (11–19 GHz), C-BASS (5 GHz), and S-PASS (2.3 GHz), to achieve an unprecedented physical and spectral characterization of foregrounds in both polarization and intensity. RadioForegroundsPlus delivers advanced models, maps, and analysis tools to the community, supporting robust component separation and contamination mitigation. The project is funded by the European Union under grant agreement No. 101135036 (2024–2026).
Registration
Through this Google Form, deadline is March 27th.
Registered Participants
- Carlo Baccigalupi (SISSA) — In presence: April 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
- Anthony Banday (CNRS-IRAP) — Remote
- R. Belén Barreiro (IFCA) — In presence: April 14, 15, 16
- Alessandro Carones (SISSA) — In presence: April 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
- Roke Cepeda Arroita (IAC) — In presence: April 13, 14, 15, 16
- Jens Chluba (JBCA) — In presence: April 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
- François-Xavier Désert (IPAG, UGA, CNRS) — Remote: April 14, 15, 16
- Christian Gimeno-Amo (IFCA) — In presence: April 14, 15, 16
- Ricardo T. Génova-Santos (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias) — Remote: April 14, 15, 16
- Michael Jones (University of Oxford) — In presence: April 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
- Md Ishaque Khan (Instituto de Física de Cantabria, IFCA-CSIC-UC) — In presence: April 14, 15, 16
- Nicoletta Krachmalnicoff (SISSA) — In presence: April 14, 15, 16
- Mathieu Remazeilles (IFCA-CSIC-UC) — In presence: April 14, 15, 16
- José Alberto Rubiño-Martín (IAC) — In presence: April 14, 15, 16
- Aparajita Sen (LPSC Grenoble) — In presence: April 14, 15, 16
- Angela Taylor (University of Oxford) — In presence: April 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
- Robert Watson (University of Manchester) — In presence: April 14, 15, 16
- Gilles Weymann-Despres (University of Oxford) — In presence: April 14, 15, 16, 17
Purpose
The Annual RadioForegroundsPlus Meeting will bring together all network partners to review scientific progress, consolidate methodological developments, and coordinate the final phase of project activities. Working sessions will take place on April 13, 14, 16, and 17, focusing on data analysis, component separation strategies, cross-experiment synergies, and upcoming deliverables. April 15 will be dedicated to the formal presentation of project achievements and milestones to the H2020 Project Representative, providing a comprehensive assessment of progress and outlining the strategic roadmap for the final segment of work scheduled for the remainder of 2026.
Organization
The meeting is organized by the entire RadioForegrounds Network of collaborators, led by Belen Barreiro from the Santander Istitute of Astrophysics. The CMB group at SISSA [link] represents the Local Organizing Committee.
Venue
The meeting will take place at the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe in the SISSA Campus in Via Beirut in Trieste, close to the International Center for Theoretical Physics.
Social Events
The Social Dinner will be at the ... restaurant on April 15th, at 8pm.
Lunch Options
ICTP Cafeteria and Bar
Wi-Fi Connection
Eduroam will be available on location.
Accomodation
Walking distance from the meeting location: Adriatico Guest House, nicely located in front of the sea.
Hotels in the downtown, among others: 9 Stanze, Albero Nascosto, Continentale, Double Tree Hilton, Modernist
