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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:

Snapshot from a simulation of a neutron-star merger

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 2023 this course is planned to take place in person.
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
Abbas Askar, askar@astro.lu.se

Schedule

The schedule for the VT 2023 instance of the course is available here. The introductory meeting will start at 15.15 on Monday March 27.

Application

Through antagning.se

High Energy Astrophysics