ASTR 5450 - High Energy Astrophysics

Institution:

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

Introduces the physics of basic radiation mechanisms and particle acceleration processes that are important in high energy phenomena and space science. Discusses applications to pulsars, active galactic nuclei, radio galaxies, quasars, and supernovae.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.virginia.edu/

Phone Number:

(434) 924-0311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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