Shock Waves in astrophysics

Informations: TRAINING CODE = ED SPU-17

  • Stefano Gabici (chercheur CNRS, APC)
  • Dates : May 12-May 16 2025, 10:00-13:00
  • APC laboratory :
    • 12 mai: 437A
    • 13 mai: 454A
    • 14 mai: 437A
    • 15 mai: 454A
    • 16 mai: 437A
  • Langue : English
  • 3 points

OUTLINE:

LECTURE 1: How does shock form? (4h)

LECTURE 2: Shock jump conditions (with and without magnetic field) (4h)

LECTURE 3: Radiative shocks (4h)

LECTURE 4: Astrophysical explosions: self similar solutions (4h)

LECTURE 5: Relativistic shocks (4h)