2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

ASTR 764 - Computatnl Astrophysics

Credits: 3 (NR)
Covers statistical mechanics concepts important in astrophysics. Presents unified approach to particle acceleration and interaction theory based on analytical and numerical analysis of Boltzmann and Liouville equations. Discusses computational methods relevant to particle transport problems, with emphasis on Fokker-lanck and Monte Carlo solution techniques. Applications from space sciences include studies of cosmic ray acceleration, photon comptonization, particle transport in the near-Earth environment, energy transport in stellar atmospheres, and self-gravitating system dynamics.

Equivalent to CSI 764

Prerequisite(s): ASTR 530, or permission of instructor.