College of Science

ASTR/PHYS 562 (ASTR56200) Spring 2009

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Introduction to High Energy Astrophysics

Current session: NOT IN SESSION

Offering: Spring Cr. 3

Prerequisites: PHYS 342 or equivalent or consent of instructor

Description: (PHYS 562) This course provides an overview of important physical processes in a variety of astronomical settings and of the experimental techniques employed in the field of high energy astrophysics. Covered in more detail are individual systems include black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, supernova remnants, active a galactic nuclei, clusters of galaxies, gamma-ray bursts, and cosmic rays, with a special emphasis on serveral research frontiers. The course is intended for upper-level undergraduate students and beginning graduate students in the colleges of science and engineering.

Textbook(s) for Spring 2009
Course Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher
ASTR562 Radiative Processes in Astrophysics (Paperbook) George B. Rybicki & Alan P. Lightman March 26, 1985 0471827592 Wiley-Interscience