CSI 764 - Computational Astrophysics

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George Mason University

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Credits: 3 Cross-Listed with ASTR 764 Covers statistical mechanics concepts important in astrophysics. Presents unified approach to particle acceleration and interaction theory based on analytical and numerical analysis of Boltzmann and Liouville equations. Discusses computational methods relevant to particle transport problems, with emphasis on Fokker-lanck and Monte Carlo solution techniques. Applications from space sciences include studies of cosmic ray acceleration, photon comptonization, particle transport in the near-Earth environment, energy transport in stellar atmospheres, and self-gravitating system dynamics. Prerequisites ASTR 530. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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