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2016-2017 University Catalog

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ASTR 765 - High-Energy and Accretion Astrophysics

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Physics and Astronomy

Overview of the field of atomic and nuclear physics, including nuclear reactions of use to high-energy astrophysics. Discusses radiation processes in cosmic plasmas emphasizing quantum mechanical calculations; stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis; computational models of stellar evolution; binary stars and accretion disks; numerical models of the structure of accretion disks; compact stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; acceleration processes and cosmic rays; interstellar medium and propagation of cosmic rays; high-energy processes in the center of galaxies; and ground- and space-based techniques and observations.

Equivalent to CSI 765 (2014-2015 Catalog).

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 502 and 513, and ASTR 530; or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0

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ASTR 765 - High-Energy and Accretion Astrophysics