11594 (v.2) Astrophysics 302
| Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
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| Background astronomy, distance measurement, celestial coordinates, magnitude scale, spectra and HR diagram. Stellar structure. Stellar models. Hydrostatic and radiative equilibrium. Stellar evolution. Main sequence stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. Nucleosynthesis. Suess Urey curve and B2FH model. H, He and Si burning. s- and r- processes. Light element synthesis. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2003 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: August 29, 2003 15:52:10
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