ASTR 410 - Black Holes: Advance Topics

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

An augmentation of ASTR 210 requiring calculus and computation. Research topics include using relativity (to explain quasar gravitational lensing, effects of general relativity on GPS satellites, and frame dragging with Gravity Probe B), calculating accretion disk emission spectra, and constraining environments and properties of black holes inhabiting active galactic nuclei. Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: ASTR 210. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

ASTR 210

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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