Intermediate Astrophysics

Catalog description

Astrophysical techniques are considered using the techniques of classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory, statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. Topics include: stellar and planetary motions, electromagnetic radiation, radiative transfer, stellar structure and formation, galaxies, gravitational waves, and cosmology. Prerequisites & Notes Two or more of Physics 330, 350, 360, and 400, or permission of the instructor. (Spring)