Missing Physics III - Discussion on Binary Systems and Circumbinary Gas

Explore a thought-provoking discussion on "Missing Physics III" featuring Roger Blandford from Stanford and Sean McWilliams from West Virginia University. This 48-minute video, recorded during the "Building Bridges: Towards a Unified Picture of Stellar and Black Hole Binary Accretion and Evolution" conference at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP), delves into the fascinating world of binary systems in astrophysics. Gain insights into the evolution of circumbinary gas, its influence on embedded binaries, and the observational signatures that provide valuable information. Discover the similarities between massive black hole binaries and stellar binaries, and learn about the latest numerical techniques used to model these complex systems. This conference recording highlights the collaborative efforts of two distinct scientific communities, showcasing recent progress in observations of stellar binaries and numerical modeling of both stars and black holes.

Discussion: Missing Physics III ▸ Roger Blandford (Stanford), Sean McWilliams (West Virginia)