Observations and theory of the late stages of massive stars that eventually explode as supernovae and their relation to gamma-ray bursts. Degenerate gases, white dwarfs, nuclear burning, mass loss, neutrino processes, collapses and explosions.
FSH3135 Late Stages of Stars, Supernovae and Gamma-ray Bursts 7.5 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course the graduate student should be able to
- describe relevant observations and theory of the late stages of massive stars
- describe the processes that determines this evolution
- describe the evolution that leads to supernovae
- describe their relation to gamma-ray bursts
- By using physical reasoning, describe processes such as degenerate gases, white dwarfs, nuclear burning, mass loss, neutrino processes, collapses and explosions.
- Relate the course material to his/her own research field
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Graduate students in Physics
Literature
Presented during course
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminars, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
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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.
An important part of the examination is a presentation in which the graduate student relates one or more of the course goals to his or her own research field. The presentation should be aimed at other graduate students.
Other requirements for final grade
Assignments with oral and written presentation
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Ethical approach
- 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.
Further information
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Education cycle
Third cycle