Particle acceleration in astrophysics

Particle acceleration in astrophysics

Outline:

1) The problem of particle acceleration in astrophysics
2) The Fermi mechanism
3) Acceleration of particles at astrophysical shocks: 1) Non-relativistic shocks
4) Acceleration of particles at astrophysical shocks: 2) Relativistic shocks
5) Pulsars as particle accelerators: the unipolar inductor
6) Magnetic reconnection and particle acceleration

Informations:

  • Stefano Gabici (chercheur CNRS, APC)
  • Dates: April 13 to 17 2026
  • 10h-13h
  • Rooms at APC (Condorcet building)
  • Lundi 13: 437A-Alechinsky
  • Mardi 14: 631B-Kandinsky
  • Mercredi 15: 454A-Luc Valentin
  • Jeudi 16: 412B-Rothko
  • Vendredi 17: 454A-Luc Valentin
  • In English
  • 3 points