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SH2402 Astrophysics 6.0 credits

Astrofysik

Please note

The information on this page is based on a course plan that has been replaced by a later edition.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    D

  • Subject area

    Physics

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Spring 13 for programme students

Spring 14 for programme students

  • Periods

    Spring 14 P3 (6.0 credits)

  • Application code

    61050

  • Start date

    2014 week: 4

  • End date

    2014 week: 12

  • Language of instruction

    English

  • Campus

    AlbaNova

  • Number of lectures

    18 (preliminary)

  • Number of exercises

    4 (preliminary)

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places

    No limitation

  • Course responsible

    Felix Ryde <fryde@kth.se>

  • Teacher

    Felix Ryde <fryde@kth.se>

  • Target group

    CL/MAFY, CTFYS3, TELFM

  • Part of programme

Learning outcomes

The student should have obtained a broad overview of modern techniques for analyzing the radiation from celestial objects, as well as knowledge of radiation processes, stellar spectra, basic stellar structure and evolution, galactic and solar physics.

Course main content

Electromagnetic radiation, interstellar medium, stellar evolution, structure of galaxies, creation of elements.

Eligibility

Recommended prerequisites: Previous knowledge of mathematical methods in physics and quantum physics.

Literature

Freedman & Kaufmann “Universe” 7the edition (preliminary)

Examination

Requirements for final grade

One written exam (TEN1; 6 university credits).

Offered by

SCI/Undergraduate Physics

Contact

Tanja Nymark: tanja@particle.kth.se, tel 5537 8185, Felix Ryde: fryde@kth.se, tel. 5537 8545

Examiner

Felix Ryde <fryde@kth.se>

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 07.