- Docente: Robert Benton Metcalf
- Credits: 6
- SSD: FIS/05
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Astrophysics and Cosmology (cod. 5828)
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from Sep 19, 2022 to Dec 22, 2022
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will acquire the basic knowledge of the theory of gravitational lensing, and will be able to discuss the applications of lensing in different astrophysical branches. In particular, the student will be able to distinguish between different regimes of lensing (strong, weak, etc) and will learn through examples how to carry out lensing analyses. The basics of the Python programming language will also be taught to allow the students to better understand the examples and work on small projects.
Readings/Bibliography
“Introduction to Gravitational Lensing — with python examples”, M. Meneghetti, 2021, Springer-Verlag
"Principles of Gravitational Lensing" - Congdon & Keeton
"Gravitational Lensing" - Dodelson
"Gravitational Lensing: strong, weak and micro" - Schneider, Kochaneck & Wambsganss
Teaching methods
The course will have a combination of lectures and practical computer projects.
Assessment methods
Computer tutorials
Exam
Teaching tools
Lectures
Python Notebooks
Office hours
See the website of Robert Benton Metcalf