AST 3142
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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-