| Unit name | Astrophysics 303 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS34030 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Nick Brook |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
The award of 120 credit points of physics units at level I/5 comprising the programme in Physics, Physics with Astrophysics, a joint honours programme in Mathematics and Physics, or Physics and Philosophy. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit provides the core of astrophysics for programmes in Physics with Astrophysics. The syllabus consists of the following: the content of galaxies, their evolution, observed properties and distribution are described; an introduction to stars, their formation and structure, equations of state, energy transport, nucleosynthesis and endpoints. Neutrino emission will also be mentioned. Star endpoints; an introduction in an analytic and quantitative way to the relationship between energetic particles and photons which reach the Earth and energetic phenomena in distant astronomical objects. Comprises PHYS34013 Stellar Structure 301, PHYS34012 High Energy Astrophysics 301 and PHYS34011 Galaxies 301.
