| source Lund University (X) |
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department Astronomy (X) |
Course content: Properties of the Milky Way and galaxies of different kinds regarding structure, chemical evolution and the interplay between stars and the interstellar medium. Methods for determining distances and masses. Dark matter. The Hubble law and the expansion of the Universe. Observations and model descriptions of active galectic nuclei, in particular quasars. The mass density and geometry of the Universe. Theoretical models for the Universe and comparisons with observations. Nuclear synthesis in rhe early Universe. Cosmological background radiation. Dark energy.
Score: 11.4909 Details | Listing | Web page
Score: 11.4909 Details | Listing | Web page
The course consists of: Newtonian gravitation and dynamics. Reference systems and units. Galactic coordinates. Astrometry and the determination of the distances, motions and distribution of stars. The HR diagram and the colours, luminosities and ages of stars. Stellar kinematics. The solar motion and the Local Standard of Rest. The rotation curve, differential galactic rotation and Oort's constants. Non-circular motions. The galactic potential and galactic orbits. The phase space, collisionless Boltzmann equation and Jeans' equations. Dynamical determination of masses and mass densities.
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The course consists of: A review of the evolution of massive stars. Core-collapse supernovae. Type Ia supernovae and their use as standard candles in cosmology. Mass transfer in binaries. X-ray binaries. Radio pulsars and millisecond pulsars. The formation of compact binaries. Hypernovae and gamma-ray bursts. Galactic nuclei. Gravitational radiation.
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The course covers both our own planetary system and planetary systems around other stars. The inner structures, surfaces and atmospheres of planets are desctibed. The formation and stability of planetary systems are discussed, as well as methods for detecting and studying planets and planetary systems around other stars.
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The course consists of: Techniques in structured programming. Elementary probability theory and statistics. Noise in astronomical data. Fitting models to data and assessment of the fit. Graphical display of data. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Numerical evaluation of integrals. Analysis of real astronomical data.
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The course contents among others a review of the phases of stellar evolution, the equations of stellar structure, energy transport, nuclear reactions, stellar models, star formation and the evolution of low-mass and high-mass stars.
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