FSH3120 Contemporary Topics in Astrophysics 3.0 credits

The course covers both fundamental theory and observations in a topical subject in astrophysics. Examples are GRBs, AGNs, black holes, pulsars, X-ray polarisation.   

Active follow up of literature in the research area.

Student presentations of important resutls and recent progress in the field.

After completing the course the student should be able to:

1. understand fundamental concepts within a topical research area in Astrophysics
2. be able to use the theory to critically evaluate scientific articles wrt methodology and results as well as set the research performed in the article into a larger context.
3. Identify the most important research  development within the research field.

Enrolled as PhD student.

Hand outs

• SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

To pass the course the students should give 1-2 open seminars on the subject . The students should demonstrate that they have obtained good understanding of the subject and be able to apply their knowledge and answer questions and comments in an appropriate way.

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.