IAU Symposium 366: The origin of outflows in evolved stars

A proper understanding of stellar evolution and of the chemical make-up of the building blocks in the Universe near and far cannot be achieved without a detailed understanding of the wind physics during the late stages of stellar evolution as a function of the cosmic environment and hence metallicity. The goal of this IAU Symposium 366 is to propel our understanding of stellar wind physics across stellar mass by bringing together the scientific communities which often focus on either the low-mass or the massive stars. This cross-disciplinary approach will fuel new scientific ideas and insights and will facilitate for new collaborations to grow across communities.

Topics: Theory of stellar outflows: low mass & massive stars Observing stellar outflows: low mass & massive stars Numerical models for stellar outflows: low mass & massive stars Binarity Enrichment of the interstellar medium by stellar winds Astrochemistry Current and new observing facilities