Recent Developments in Maser Theory

Abstract

This review covers selected developments in maser theory since the previous meeting, "Cosmic Masers: From Proto-Stars to Black Holes" (Migenes & Reid 2002). Topics included are time variability of fundamental constants, pumping of OH megamasers and indicators for differentiating disks from bi-directional outflows.

arXiv commentReview presented at IAU symposium 242, "Astrophysical Masers and their Environments"

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