Monitoring Massive Stars at Low Metallicity and Low Redshift

Explore the monitoring of massive stars in low metallicity and low redshift environments in this 42-minute conference talk. Delve into how gravitational wave detections are transforming our understanding of stellar mass black hole populations, while examining how Gaia observations reveal dormant black holes in detached binary systems. Learn about microlensing techniques for probing isolated black holes and discover how time domain surveys search for transients that mark black hole formation or stellar companion interactions. Understand how these diverse detection methods are unveiling new black hole populations that complement traditional X-ray and radio survey discoveries. Examine 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 black holes, and their potential fate as gravitational wave sources during mergers. Gain insights into recent findings and emerging observational and theoretical strategies addressing critical questions about stellar black hole evolution, presented as part of a comprehensive conference bringing together experts to advance our understanding of these cosmic phenomena.