- Docente: Robert Benton Metcalf
- Credits: 6
- SSD: FIS/05
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Forli
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Aerospace Engineering (cod. 5723)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Aerospace Engineering (cod. 5723)
Campus of Bologna
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Physics (cod. 9245)
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to obtain a general understanding of physical properties of stars and galaxies. At the end of the lectures the student will know the equations that regulate the internal structure of the stars, the sources of energy production, the structure of stellar atmosphere and the formation theory of the spectral lines. The student will acquire a general knowledge of morphological, structural and dynamical properties of stellar systems (stellar clusters, galaxies, ...). Hence, he/she will acquire the necessary bases to understand the structural and evolutionary properties of stars and galaxies.
Course contents
The course will cover:
- Astronomical data & tools
- Celestial Mechanics & the solar system
- Radiative Processes
- Classification of stars & Stellar atmosphere
- Thermodynamics & Astrophysics
- Stellar Interiors
- Stellar Evolution
- Fate of Massive Stars & Stellar remnants
- Special & General Relativity / Black Holes
- Galaxies & Galaxy Clusters
- Cosmology & Large Scale Structure
- Cosmic Microwave Background & The Early Universe
Readings/Bibliography
"An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics", Carroll & Ostlie, 2nd ad. 2014, Person Education Limited
"Theoretical Astrophysics", vol I-III, Padmanabhan, 2000, Cambridge University Press
Teaching methods
Lectures, assigned problems and projects.
Assessment methods
An independent project and oral exam.
Office hours
See the website of Robert Benton Metcalf