Outflows and Jets: Theory and Observations -
Ausflüsse und Jets: Theorie und Beobachtung

Lecture in summer term 2011, 2SWS

Henrik Beuther & Christian Fendt

Fridays 9:15AM, Physikalisches Institut, Philosophenweg 12, Kleiner Hoersaal

This lecture is given in english.

Literature:
Steven Stahler & Francesco Palla: The Formation of Stars, Wiley-VCH 2004
Blandford, R. D.; Netzer, H. et al.: Saas-Fee Advanced Course 20. Lecture Notes 1990, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg New York
Shu, F. H.: The physics of astrophysics. Volume II: Gas dynamics, University Science Books, Mill Valley, CA (USA), 1992

Tentative Schedule:
15.4   Introduction and overview (H.B. pdf-file & C.F. pdf-file)
29.4   Definitions, parameters, basic observations (H.B. pdf-file)
06.5   Basic theoretical concepts & models (C.F. pdf-file)
13.5   Basic MHD & plasma physcis; applications (C.F. pdf-file)          
20.5   Radiation processes (H.B. pdf-file)  
27.5   Observational properties of accretion disks (H.B. pdf-file)   
03.6   Accretion disk theory (C.F. pdf-file )    
10.6   Outflow interactions: Entrainment, Instabilities, Shocks (C.F. pdf-file )   
17.6   Outflow-disk connection, Outflow entrainment (H.B. pdf-file)   
24.6   Outflow-ISM interaction, outflow chemistry (H.B. pdf-file)      
01.7   Outflows from massive star-forming regions (H.B. pdf-file) 
08.7   Observations of extragalactic jets (C.F.)
15.7   Theory of relativistic jets (C.F.)