Astrophysics I
Af.4: Astrophysics I
Contents
The course gives an introduction to fundamental concepts of modern astrophysics. It is divided into two parts:
- The first one concerns stellar structure and evolution. This deals with the physics of stellar interiors, and the basic equilibrium equations for stellar structure; stellar evolution is followed from star formation through the main sequence phase to late stages of evolution, including white dwarfs and neutron stars. In addition, synthesis of elements is discussed.
- The second part of the course treats galaxies and cosmology within the framework of the Big Bang model. Topics discussed include the cosmic expansion, the 3K background radiation, synthesis of light elements, galaxy formation, and inflation.
Text-books
Lecture notes. These are in English for the Stellar Structure part of the course, while the notes on Cosmology are currently in Danish.
Evaluation
2-hour written exam
ECTS-credits
5
Semester
Fall