Do We Fully Understand How Cataclysmic Variables Form and Evolve? - Diogo Belloni

Explore the formation and evolution of Cataclysmic Variables in this 27-minute conference talk by Diogo Belloni from UTFSM. Delivered as part of the White Dwarfs from Physics to Astrophysics conference at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, the presentation delves into the complexities of these fascinating stellar systems. Gain insights into the latest research and ongoing questions surrounding Cataclysmic Variables, their role in astrophysics, and their connection to white dwarf studies. Discover how new observational data from all-sky surveys are shaping our understanding of these objects and their significance in various astrophysical phenomena, including stellar evolution, Galactic star formation, and potential gravitational wave sources.