The Extremely Large Telescopes (ELTs) will operate in an era rich with data from multi-wavelength imaging and spectroscopic extragalactic surveys from ground and space-based facilities. In this session, we will explore synergies and complementarities between the ELTs and multiwavelength facilities to address the key questions in studies of the Early Universe and observational cosmology including the dark ages, dark matter and dark energy. In particular, the JWST continues to deliver ground-breaking results in these high priority scientific areas, but what are the unique parameter spaces and science cases that can only be addressed by the ELTs? In this data rich era, with ELT observing time at a premium; optimal sample selection and efficient observing strategies will be crucial for securing observing time and maximising scientific return. How will we as a community organise ourselves to meet our scientific goals? We aim to bring together observers, modellers and theoreticians with instrument teams to discuss prospects for established and emerging science cases and strategies in preparation for early science with the ELTs in this exciting era.

Programme

• Discuss synergies between ELTs and multiwavelength facilities in studies of the early Universe and observational cosmology
• Identify unique science cases addressed by the ELTs
• Discuss optimal sample selection for high priority and emerging science cases
• Explore strategies for community collaboration for ELT observations

Invited speakers

Scientific organisers

Aprajita Verma, Ruben Sanchez-Janssen, Laura Pentericci, Nathan Adams

Contact

aprajita.verma @ physics.ox.ac.uk