AST 3162 :
HighEnergy Astrophysics Topics

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Classes of astronomical sources detected at ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray wavelengths and the physical processes behind these emissions: stellar coronae and stellar flares, cataclysmic binaries, supernovae, accretion disks around neutron stars and black holes, X-ray bursters, active galactic nuclei, QSO's, BL Lac objects, and gamma-ray bursters. Prereq: One year of mathematics or university level physics, plus 2120.

Prerequisites

PHY 2410
PHY 2412
AST 2120

PHY 2410 :D- and PHY 2412 :D- and AST 2120 :D-

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Program

Astrophysics and Planetary Science

Credits

Credits 3

Last Offered

Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012