Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
ASTR500
— Spring 2008
ASTR500: ASTR 500 - Introduction To High Energy Astrophysics (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Spring 3 Credits
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 342. Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and co-requisites.
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Description:
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 that include black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, supernova remnants, active galactic nuclei, clusters of galaxies, gamma-ray bursts, and cosmic rays, with special emphasis on several research frontiers.
Instructor(s):
LISTER, MATTHEW
Email:
mlister@physics.purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Spring 2008
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to High Energy Astrophysics | Steven Rosswog and Marcus Bruggen | 1st | 978-0-521-85769-7 | Cambridge University Press | Optional |
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