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Description
Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), coupled with the transformational ability of SKA-Low and SKA-Mid, is poised to deliver groundbreaking observations with milliarcsecond resolution, surpassing the capabilities of the standard SKAO array.
VLBI, alongside the SKAO, offers the potential to unlock deep insights across a range of astrophysical topics. It is set to transform our understanding of galaxy evolution and the physics of jet accretion by examining Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) at low luminosities. Furthermore, it is prepared to make significant advances in cosmology by constraining dark energy and dark matter through gravitational lensing and water maser studies. The investigation of stellar lifecycle processes, including the temporal development of supernova remnants, and the rapid follow-up of transients (such as localising FRBs and tidal disruption events), adds another layer to the diverse scientific applications of VLBI with the SKAO.
In this presentation, we will highlight a select range of scientific achievements possible through VLBI with the SKA, explain the operational aspects of SKA VLBI, and outline the necessary steps to realise VLBI with SKAO.
