ASTR320

Theoretical Astrophysics

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Prerequisite: ASTR121; and (PHYS270 and PHYS271; or PHYS273). Or permission of CMNS-Astronomy department. Application of selected physics concepts in an astrophysical context. Topics would include gravity (Keplerian motion, Virial theorem, Roche limit, dynamical friction); gas dynamics (hydrostatic equilibrium, stellar models, spiral density waves), thermodynamics and statistical physics (Boltzmann distribution, Wien displacement, convective instability, degenerate gas); atomic physics (quantum principles, H atom, permitted and forbidden lines); radiation processes (line radiation, opacity).

Spring 2024

Eliza Kempton

9 reviews
Average rating: 3.78

Spring 2023

Eliza Kempton

9 reviews
Average rating: 3.78

Past Semesters

Derek Richardson

17 reviews
Average rating: 4.47

Christopher Reynolds

6 reviews
Average rating: 4.83

Massimo Ricotti

6 reviews
Average rating: 4.17

Eve Ostriker

0 reviews
Average rating: N/A

Lee Mundy

20 reviews
Average rating: 2.55

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