Mass loss is the single most important process that characterizes the late stage of stellar evolution. Being wide binary systems of a hot white dwarf and a mass losing giant, symbiotic stars are ideal objects to study the mass loss process and also provide a rare opportunity to investigate the mass transfer process through gravitational capture of a slow stellar wind. Unique spectral features are known in symbiotic stars and related objects, which are formed through Raman scattering by atomic hydrogen. These Raman features with broad and multiple peak profiles can be used to probe the geometry and the kinematics of the thick neutral region vividly revealing the mass loss and transfer processes.
This workshop has been organized to discuss various research activities on symbiotic stars and related objects, including theoretical and observational studies.
The advent of 30-m class telescopes may open a new window showing a totally unexpected universe and forcing us to focus on more fundamental astrophysical principles that interconnect the variety of observed phenomena. In particular, G-Clef, one of the first generation instruments for GMT, will lead us to a new world of high resolution spectroscopy. Korean and Chilean astronomers are seeking close collaboration despite their maximal physical distances on Earth. This workshop will be one aspect toward strengthening such collaborative relation between the two communities. With this workshop it is sincerely hoped that symbiotic stars and related objects will draw significant attention appropriate for their importance in astronomy.
This workshop has been organized to discuss various research activities on symbiotic stars and related objects, including theoretical and observational studies.
The advent of 30-m class telescopes may open a new window showing a totally unexpected universe and forcing us to focus on more fundamental astrophysical principles that interconnect the variety of observed phenomena. In particular, G-Clef, one of the first generation instruments for GMT, will lead us to a new world of high resolution spectroscopy. Korean and Chilean astronomers are seeking close collaboration despite their maximal physical distances on Earth. This workshop will be one aspect toward strengthening such collaborative relation between the two communities. With this workshop it is sincerely hoped that symbiotic stars and related objects will draw significant attention appropriate for their importance in astronomy.