Stellar Jets and Bipolar Outflows : Proceedings of the Sixth International Workshop of the Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte (OAC 6), Held at Capri, Italy, September 18-21, 1991

Alberto A. Vittone

ISBN 10: 0792325214 / ISBN 13: 9780792325215

Edité par Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands, 1993

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - In the last few years great improvements in the study of stellar jets and bipolar outflows have been achieved, both observationally and theoretically. High resolution observations at various frequencies (radio, IR, optical and X-ray) of these features in different types of objects have shown a large variety of morphologies at all scales often revealing contrasting symmetries which do not allow straightforward kinematic interpretations valid for all cases. In particular, at present, it seems very difficult to give a statistical definition of what the 'standard properties' of jets and bipolar outflows are. On the theoretical side, the identification of physical processes capable of producing the observed rich morphological variety of jets and bipolar outflows and supporting them over long lifetimes is still controversial. Furthermore several models are actively discussed in an attempt of reaching a complete understanding of the phenomenon. The workshop provided an unique opportunity for both observers and theoreticians to gather together and produce an updated and exhaustive picture of the field. In addition the meeting has been enriched by the presentation of some works on jets in external galaxies. This topic was focused on what people working on stellar jets could learn from colleagues working on extragalactic jets and vice versa. Invited papers were prepared with the aim of giving the state of the art about scientific subjects; contributed papers and some selected poster papers presented, on the contrary, very recent results in the various fields.

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• Titre: Stellar Jets and Bipolar Outflows : Proceedings of the Sixth International Workshop of the Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte (OAC 6), Held at Capri, Italy, September 18-21, 1991
• Éditeur: Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands
• Date de parution: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0792325214
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780792325215
• Reliure: Buch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 241 L x 160 H x 29 P (en millimètres) 241 millimètres de largeur par 160 millimètres de hauteur par 29 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 840 grammes

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Synopsis

In the last few years great improvements in the study of stellar jets and bipolar outflows have been achieved, both observationally and theoretically. High resolution observations at various frequencies (radio, IR, optical and X-ray) of these features in different types of objects have shown a large variety of morphologies at all scales often revealing contrasting symmetries which do not allow straightforward kinematic interpretations valid for all cases. In particular, at present, it seems very difficult to give a statistical definition of what the "standard properties" of jets and bipolar outflows are. On the theoretical side, the identification of physical processes capable of producing the observed rich morphological variety of jets and bipolar outflows and supporting them over long lifetimes is still controversial. Furthermore several models are actively discussed in an attempt of reaching a complete understanding of the phenomenon. The workshop provided an unique opportunity for both observers and theoreticians to gather together and produce an updated and exhaustive picture of the field. In addition the meeting has been enriched by the presentation of some works on jets in external galaxies. This topic was focused on what people working on stellar jets could learn from colleagues working on extragalactic jets and vice versa. Invited papers were prepared with the aim of giving the state of the art about scientific subjects; contributed papers and some selected poster papers presented, on the contrary, very recent results in the various fields.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book provides researchers in the field of stellar astrophysical jets with an up-to-date account of current research. An important feature of the book is that it combines discussions of both bipolar outflows and stellar jets. It will be an important and valuable reference source for researchers in many areas of galactic astronomy. It will also be of interest to plasma physicists and space scientists. The book is enriched by the report of work on jets in external galaxies.