Speaker
Dr
Alexander Philippov
(University of Maryland)
Description
In this talk I will review the role of QED effects in magnetospheres of astrophysical compact objects, black holes and neutron stars. I will focus on the dynamics of electron-positron pair discharges in large unscreened electric fields, as well as on magnetic reconnection with strong radiative cooling and pair production. Finally, I will highlight observable emission signatures of these fundamental plasma processes.
Primary author
Dr
Alexander Philippov
(University of Maryland)
