Massive stars and the origin of hot gas in and around star forming galaxies

Dave Strickland

I will give a general discussion of both observations and theoretical studies of hot, X-ray-emitting, gas in and around star forming galaxies, both normal spirals similar to our own galaxy, and intense starbursts with galactic winds (e.g. M82). I will discuss starburst-driven superwinds, normal galaxy hot halos, and wind-blown bubbles and superbubbles, with the aim of highlighting reasons for interest in these objects, recent progress, and outstanding questions.