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ASTM12: High-energy astrophysics, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics.

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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:

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

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 (VT)
Study period: 2
Level: Master
Language: English
Form of teaching: Lectures, group discussion sessions, problem-based learning sessions, and self-study
Note in 2021 this course will either take place partly in person and partly online or will be entirely online, depending on the situation in March. See the schedule linked below for details.
Assessment: Problem-based learning reports (20%), an assessed student lecture (20%), and a written final take-home examination (60%).
Grading scale: U-G-VG
Course plan: in English, in Swedish

Course literature

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

Teachers

Ross Church, ross@astro.lu.se, phone: 046-22 21609
Eric Andersson, eric@astro.lu.se
Abbas Askar, askar@astro.lu.se
Alessandra Mastrobuono-Battisti, mastrobuono@astro.lu.se

Schedule

The schedule for the VT 20201 instance of the course is available here. The introductory meeting will start at 15.15 on Monday March 29 via Zoom. If you wish to take the course but are not registered in Canvas please email Ross Church for the Zoom link.

Application

Through antagning.se

High Energy Astrophysics