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Explore the complex dynamics of stellar feedback mechanisms in this one-hour colloquium talk that delves into how massive stars influence the interstellar medium throughout their lifecycles. Learn about various feedback processes including radiation, photoionization heating, winds, protostellar jets, supernovae, and cosmic rays, while understanding why these mechanisms remain one of astrophysics' greatest uncertainties. Examine recent research spanning from individual star clusters to starburst-driven outflows, incorporating analysis of multiwavelength observations, including new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and their comparison with theoretical models to better understand galactic winds and feedback constraints.
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Laura Lopez - The Importance and Challenges of Assessing Stellar Feedback (February 17, 2023)
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Simons Foundation