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Explore the cutting-edge frontier of isolated black hole detection through astrometric microlensing in this 36-minute conference talk. Discover how gravitational wave detections are transforming our understanding of stellar mass black hole populations, while Gaia reveals dormant black holes in detached binary systems with stellar companions. Learn about microlensing techniques that enable observation of otherwise undetectable isolated black holes, and examine how time domain surveys search for transients marking black hole formation or stellar companion interactions. Understand how these diverse detection methods are unveiling new black hole populations that complement the accreting black holes traditionally identified through X-ray and radio surveys. Gain insights into the complete lifecycle of stellar black holes, from their massive star progenitors through core collapse and associated transients, to their existence as dormant or accreting objects, and their potential fate as gravitational wave sources during mergers. Examine the latest observational findings and theoretical strategies being developed to address fundamental questions about stellar black hole evolution, presented as part of a comprehensive conference bringing together experts to review recent discoveries in this rapidly advancing field.
