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:

Informations: TRAINING CODE = ED SPU-3

  • Stefano Gabici (chercheur CNRS, APC)
  • Dates: May 12-16 2025 – 10h-13h
  • In English
  • 3 points