Physics 476 - Astrophysics

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Washington University in St Louis

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This is the first of a four-semester sequence in astrophysics, with two semesters of classical astrophysics of stars and stellar systems, followed by two semesters of high-energy astrophysics of cosmic rays, radio, X-ray and gamma-ray astronomies. Each of these is a self-contained course and may be attended by advanced undergraduates and graduate students. In the first semester we discuss observations of stars; stellar populations; physical processes in stars; birth, evolutions, and death of stars; energy generation; nucleosynthesis; variable stars; supernovae; collapsed objects; solar neutrinos; helioseismology; and selected topics in galactic astrophysics, cosmology, and exobiology. Additional reading assignments for students registered for Physics 576. Prerequisites: Physics 411, Physics 421, and Physics 463, or permission of the instructor.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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