Round table – Astrophysical Jets in Contrasting Environments and Scales

Jets are present on multiple astrophysical scenarios, from protostars to supermassive black holes. Despite the enormous differences in their energetics, these jets appear to share several basic properties. Thanks to their proximity and the richness of their detectable multi-wavelength emission (free-free and synchrotron continuum, as well as atomic, ionized, and molecular lines), the physical properties of protostellar jets can be studied in great detail, together with their connection to the associated accretion disk, the mechanisms responsible for their launching and collimation, and their interaction with the surrounding environment.

The knowledge gained from young stellar objects may therefore offer valuable insights into jets in other astrophysical systems. Three experts will come together to explore this possibility, discussing the similarities and differences among jets in various contexts.

Fecha y lugar: 26/05/2026 – 12:30 | Salón de Actos
Sylvie Cabrit (Observatoire de Paris, France)
& Doug Johnstone (National Research Council Canada – Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre, Canada)