ASTRON 325-0 - Stellar Astrophysics

Institution:

Northwestern University

Subject:

Description:

Physics of stellar interiors, stellar atmospheres, and star formation. Specific topics include simple stellar models, nuclear energy generation, overview of evolutionary phases, white dwarfs, neutron stars, interstellar gas and dust grains, gravitational collapse. Prerequisite: 220.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(847) 491-3741

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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