Course Number
615.662
Primary Program
Location
Online
Course Format
Asynchronous Online

In this course we explore the properties of stellar interiors in order to understand stellar structure and evolution. Our emphasis will be on the fundamental physics of matter and radiation at high pressure and temperature. Topics will include star formation by gravitational collapse, thermodynamics of matter and radiation, hydrostatic equilibrium, radiative and convective heat transport, energy production in stars (burning of Hydrogen, Helium, and advanced burning), endpoints of stellar evolution (white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes). Familiarity with multi-variable calculus, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics at the undergraduate level is required.

Course Prerequisite(s)

Undergraduate courses in statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, multivariable calculus, and differential equations,Or EN.615.651 Statistical Mechanics OR EN.615.654 Quantum Mechanics.

Course Offerings

Open

Introduction to Astrophysics

615.662.81
08/26/2024 - 12/10/2024
Semester
Fall 2024
Course Format
Asynchronous Online
Location
Online
Cost
$5,270.00
Course Materials
Open

Introduction to Astrophysics

615.662.82
08/26/2024 - 12/10/2024
Semester
Fall 2024
Course Format
Asynchronous Online
Location
Online
Cost
$5,270.00
Course Materials