Scouting colloquium : Rostom Mbarek
On Thursday, January 23, from 14:00 to 16:00 (by zoom), Rostom Mbarek (Joint Space Science Institute, University of Maryland, USA) will present a colloquium as part of the scouting process for the scientific area of Plasmas Physics, Lasers and Nuclear Fusion.Unveiling the Non-Thermal Universe: A Multi-Messenger Perspective on Active Galactic Nuclei
Recent advances in multi-messenger and time-domain astronomy have transformed our understanding of high-energy processes in active galactic nuclei (AGNs). By integrating observations from high-energy photon detectors, neutrino detectors, and cosmic-ray observatories, we can uncover the complex interplay between particle acceleration mechanisms and plasma dynamics in highly magnetized environments such as black hole jets, coronae, and accretion disks. My research combines innovative theoretical frameworks with cutting-edge simulations, including large-scale magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) models and first-principles Particle-in-Cell (PIC) simulations, to investigate these extreme environments across multiple scales. By aligning simulation results with observational data, my work establishes AGNs as some of the universe's most powerful particle accelerators, with significant implications for their host galaxies. These findings provide essential insights into the mechanisms driving jet and wind formation and reveal the profound role of supermassive black holes in shaping galactic evolution.
All are invited to attend
