302743 (v.3) Radiation Processes in Astrophysics 402

Area:	Department of Applied Physics
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	2.0
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Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	8717 (v.6) Electromagnetism 302
Syllabus:	This unit develops an advanced understanding of the way that astrophysical radiation can be altered as it travels through the universe. Students will examine the propagation of radiation through neutral and ionised matter, possibly in the presence of magnetic fields and other perturbing influences. Radiative transport is often a multi-stage process involving complicated interactions that must be disentangled in order to understand the data that we record using telescopes. Physical models for major mechanisms (e.g. pulse dispersion) will be derived and discussed in detail. Differences between the propagation of high and low energy radiation will also be considered. The material in this unit complements the content of 302742, Radiation Processes in Astrophysics 401.
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Field of Education:	010303 Astronomy
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Supplemental *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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