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8.284 Modern Astrophysics
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Prereq: 8.04; Coreq: 8.05
Units: 3-0-9
Lecture: TR2-3.30 (26-210) +final
Application of physics (Newtonian, statistical, and quantum mechanics; special and general relativity) to fundamental processes that occur in celestial objects. Includes main-sequence stars, collapsed stars (white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes), pulsars, galaxies, active galaxies, quasars, and cosmology. Electromagnetic and gravitational radiation signatures of astrophysical phenomena explored through examination of observational data. No prior knowledge of astronomy required.
J. Hewitt
Textbooks (Fall 2023)
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