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FOUNDATIONS OF ASTROPHYSICS

Degree course: 
Corso di Second cycle degree in PHYSICS
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2019/2020
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2019/2020
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Credits: 
6
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
48
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (48 hours)
Requirements: 

No specific previous knowledge is required, other than those acquired in the three-year degree course in Physics.

Final Examination: 
Orale

Oral examination.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

The course aims to provide students with the basics of modern astrophysics, introducing concepts and techniques commonly encountered in research, and thus providing the basis for further studies.

1) Radiative transfer theory
2) Radiative processes in astrophysics
3) Stellar formation and evolution
4) Physics of compact objects
5) Accretion theory
6) X-ray binaries
7) Gamma-ray bursts
8) Sources of gravitational waves

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Notes prepared by the teacher. References books: High energy astrophysics (Longair), Radiative processes in astrophysics (Rybicki & Lightman), Radiative processes in high energy astrophysics (Ghisellini)

Convenzionale

Class lectures, exercises and homework projects.

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Professors

HAARDT FRANCESCO