Speaker
Description
Sub-arcsecond imaging with the ILT has become more accessible over the last decade, thanks to efforts to build a publicly available pipeline using LOFAR-specific tools, which has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of publications. The ILT's combination of resolution, field of view, and low observing frequency make it a unique instrument for a wide range of scientific applications, and it will remain unparalleled even in the era of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory. In this talk I will provide an overview of the technical considerations and calibration methods for sub-arcsecond imaging with the ILT. I will demonstrate the unique capabilities unlocked by sub-arcsecond imaging with the ILT, using examples from the literature. I will summarise the current state of our technical capability as it relates to the LOFAR2.0 Large Programs, and outline ongoing and future developements.
