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High-energy astrophysics, 7.5 credits

given by the Division of Astrophysics, Department of Physics.

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Snapshot from a simulation of a neutron-star merger

Neutron-star merger. Credit: Daniel Price (U/Exeter) and Stephan Rosswog (Int U/Bremen).

Contents

After the course you will be able in detail to account for:

The physical processes that occur in all types of supernovae and gamma-ray bursts
How supernovae and gamma-ray bursts are used for cosmological studies
How double stars evolve and how mass transfer between stars takes place

You will have knowledge of:

Different types of double star that contain compact objects.
Different types of galactic nuclei.
Those objects that can emit gravitational radiation.
Ongoing research within high-energy astrophysics.

Using the knowledge acquired you will be able to independently take on a complex problem, break it into its essential components, implement a solution and reflect on the results.

General information

Semester: spring, odd years (new course code from 2027: ASTM23)
Study period: 2
Level: second cycle (advanced)
Language: English
Form of teaching: lectures, group discussion sessions, problem-based learning sessions, and self-study
Assessment: problem-based learning reports (20%), an assessed student lecture (20%), and a written final take-home examination (60%)
Grading scale: Fail, Passed, Passed with distinciton (U-G-VG)
Course plan: ASTM23 course plan (in English), ASTM23 course plan (in Swedish)

Course literature

Introduction to high-energy astrophysics by Stephan Rosswog & Marcus Brüggen

Course coordinator

Ross Church, ross.church@fysik.lu.se, phone: 046-2221609

Application

Through antagning.se

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