Astro Seminar: Jane Lixin Dai

Speaker: Jane Lixin Dai (The University of Hong Kong)

Title: Theoretical Insights into Tidal Disruption Events: Rates, Accretion, Emission, and Feedback

Abstract: Tidal disruption events (TDEs) are among the most fascinating astronomical phenomena, offering a unique probe into the properties of massive black holes and the nuclear environments of galaxies. In this talk, I will first present results from theoretical calculations of the realistic rates of TDEs for both supermassive and intermediate-mass black holes. These results reveal how TDE rates depend on black hole mass, stellar dynamics, and galactic environments. I will also show state-of-the-art simulations of TDE accretion, outflows and emissions, discussing how these processes produce diverse emission features and high-energy particles. Finally, I will discuss the broader implications of TDEs for black hole growth, particularly in the early universe, and their role in shaping galactic evolution. By exploring these results, we can better understand the physics of TDEs and their critical role in the growth of black holes and the evolution of galaxies across cosmic time.

The speaker will join the seminar remotely via Zoom: 

Topic: Astro Seminar

Time: Feb 9, 2026 01:15 PM Copenhagen

https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/69629252216?pwd=QQTzA2OSfO16PqyaKH9tbbF1arIbiu.1

Meeting ID: 696 2925 2216

Passcode: 707342