AST 3142 :
Intro to Astrophysics

Theories of stellar atmospheres, line-broadening and formation, radiative transfer, theoretical spectra, and the theory of stellar interiors are covered. Fundamental stellar timescales, thermonuclear reactions, evolutionary models, stellar pulsations, novae and supernovae.

Prerequisites

AST 2120 :D- or AST 2122 :D- and PHY 2410 :D-

Overview

Program

Credits

Credits 3

Last Offered

Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017