Discussion: Populations II - Binary Systems in Astrophysics

Explore a recorded discussion from the "Building Bridges: Towards a Unified Picture of Stellar and Black Hole Binary Accretion and Evolution" conference at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Delve into the topic of Populations II with experts Steve Taylor (VU), Luke Kelley (NWU), and Chiara Mingarelli (Flatiron). Gain insights into binary systems, from stars to supermassive black holes in galactic nuclei, and their interactions with circumbinary gas. Examine the evolution and influence of this gas on embedded binaries, potential observational signatures, and the numerical techniques required for improved modeling. Discover the remarkable similarities between massive black hole binaries and stellar binaries, and learn about recent advancements in observations and numerical modeling. Understand the conference's goal of bridging two distinct communities and identifying crucial next steps in expanding our knowledge of these astrophysical phenomena.