MonashPhysicsAndAstronomy Courses

The Mira Distance Scale with HST and JWST: Measuring the Hubble Constant

Explore groundbreaking research on Mira variables as distance indicators and their role in measuring the Hubble Constant, featuring new observations from HST and JWST in galaxy M101.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Constraining Masses of S-type AGB Stars with Pulsation

Delve into the analysis of S-type AGB stars' masses through pulsation period measurements, exploring third dredge-up thresholds and stellar evolution patterns in asymptotic giant branch stars.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ACES: The Nearby Evolved Stars Survey - Recent Results and Ongoing Challenges

Explore groundbreaking research on evolved stars within 3 kpc of the Sun, examining dust and gas return patterns through advanced instrumentation and data analysis techniques.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Polluted Stars as Tracers of Binarity and Nucleosynthesis

Explore the latest findings on polluted binary star systems, focusing on mass transfer from AGB stars to companions and the implications for stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis through observational data.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stellar Surfaces Through the Looking Glass - Understanding Stellar Convection

Explore stellar convection patterns and their role in astrophysical processes, from solar observations to recent findings about evolved stars and Red Supergiants using high-resolution imaging techniques.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Binary Interactions with Dust: The Common Envelope Interaction Between Two Low Mass Stars

Explore groundbreaking simulations of dust formation in binary star systems, focusing on common envelope interactions and their impact on stellar evolution and observational properties.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modern Red Supergiant Mass-Loss Rates and Their Impact on Massive Binary Stellar Evolution

Explore modern red supergiant mass-loss rates and their effects on binary star systems, black hole formation, and gravitational wave sources detected by LIGO and Virgo.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Carbon-Deficient Red Giants: Discovery of a Stellar Merger Population

Explore groundbreaking research on carbon-deficient red giants, revealing new insights about stellar mergers, luminosity patterns, and their connection to Li-rich giants through asteroseismology.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ACES Evolved-Star Mass Loss in the Era of Statistical Astronomy

Explore how large-scale astronomical surveys revolutionize our understanding of evolved stars' mass loss, using statistical samples to improve stellar models and research methods.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Infrared Period-Luminosity Relations of Galactic Miras Based on Multi-Epoch Photometry and Gaia Parallax Precision

Explore period-luminosity relationships of Galactic Miras through multi-epoch infrared observations, combining COBE/DIRBE and WISE data with AAVSO light curves to assess Gaia parallax precision.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Medical Accelerator Research: Advanced Accelerator Technologies for Future Needs

Explore groundbreaking developments in particle accelerator technology, focusing on medical applications, compact designs, and innovative solutions for radiation therapy and proton beam delivery systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Using Interferometry to Model the Winds in Red Supergiants

Explore advanced interferometry techniques for modeling stellar winds in red supergiants, focusing on VLTI observations and atmospheric modeling to understand mass loss in evolved massive stars.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

3D Binary Physics in Stellar Mass Loss Predictions for Giant Stars

Explore groundbreaking research on binary star systems and their impact on stellar mass loss predictions, focusing on new 3D modeling approaches for more accurate evolutionary forecasts.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Inferring from the Death of AGB Stars to the Death of Red Supergiant Stars

Explore the fascinating connections between post-AGB stars, planetary nebulae, and supernova remnants, revealing key insights into stellar evolution and explosion mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ACES Post-AGB Stars as Tracers of Stellar Evolution

Explore the fascinating world of post-AGB stars, their chemical composition, and role in binary systems while uncovering key insights into the final stages of stellar evolution.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video