Winds of Stars and Exoplanets (IAU S370)

Winds play a crucial role in astronomy, regulating star rotation, enriching galaxies, and influencing the demographics of exoplanets. IAU Symposium 370 brings together researchers to explore the physics and modeling tools used to study winds in exoplanets and stars, including the solar wind.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Astronomy is deeply intertwined with the study of winds, as they play a crucial role in regulating the rotation of stars, enriching galaxies with fresh materials, and shaping the demographics of exoplanets. These winds persist throughout the lifespan of stars, exerting a significant influence on their evolution. In massive stars, the winds are a vital component, driving their progression from the main sequence to the pre-supernova stage. They play a key role in determining the masses of black holes as measured through gravitational waves. On the other hand, low-mass stars are governed by their winds, which determine their rotational evolution and impact the distribution of angular momentum within the stellar interior, ultimately leading to the generation of magnetic fields.

When it comes to planets, winds manifest as atmospheric escape, exerting a profound influence on their atmospheric evolution. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) Symposium 370 serves as a platform for researchers to come together and share insights into the physics and modeling tools employed by different communities studying winds in exoplanets and stars, including the solar wind. By exploring these intricate phenomena, astronomers gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics and processes that govern the universe, shedding light on the origins and evolution of stars, galaxies, and planetary systems.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 253 x 179 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009352789