AST 3162 - HighEnergy Astrophysics Topics

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Villanova University

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Description: 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. 3.00credit(s) 3.00 lecture hours Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Prerequisites: Undergraduate level PHY 2410 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level PHY 2412 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level AST 2120 Minimum Grade of D-

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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