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Description
In the past few decades, radio surveys have provided us with unique insights into many areas of astrophysics, such as star formation, supernovae, active galactic nuclei, pulsars, cosmology and much more. A vital aspect of these surveys is the Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) technique, which can provide some of the highest resolutions possible in astronomy. This method has made crucial discoveries in many areas of astrophysics and geodesy, including cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution, the innermost regions of active galactic nuclei, explosive phenomena and transients, stars and stellar masers in the Milky Way, celestial reference frames and space applications.
In this talk, I will introduce new science and technical developments in VLBI and focus on the Square Kilometre Array and its role in the next generation of VLBI surveys. I will also highlight the exciting prospects for VLBI with other instruments, such as the ngVLA and the next-generation Event Horizon Telescope.
