SH2402 Astrophysics 6.0 credits
Astrofysik
Education cycle
Second cycleMain field of study
Physics
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Course offerings
Spring 18 for programme students
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Periods
Spring 18 P4 (6.0 credits)
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Application code
60217
Start date
19/03/2018
End date
04/06/2018
Language of instruction
English
Campus
AlbaNova
Tutoring time
Daytime
Form of study
Normal
-
Number of places
No limitation
Schedule
Planned timeslots
P4: A1, I1, A2, I2. more info
Course responsible
Felix Ryde <fryde@kth.se>
Teacher
Felix Ryde <fryde@kth.se>
Rupal Basak <rupalb@kth.se>
Tanja Kramer Nymark <tanjan@kth.se>
Target group
CL/MAFY, CTFYS3, TELFM
Part of programme
- Degree Programme in Engineering Physics, year 3, Optional
- Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, year 4, MAFY, Conditionally Elective
- Master's Programme, Electrophysics, 120 credits, year 1, Conditionally Elective
- Master's Programme, Electrophysics, 120 credits, year 1, SPA, Mandatory
- Master's Programme, Electrophysics, 120 credits, year 2, Conditionally Elective
Spring 19 for programme students
-
Periods
Spring 19 P4 (6.0 credits)
-
Application code
60152
Start date
18/03/2019
End date
04/06/2019
Language of instruction
English
Campus
AlbaNova
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
- Degree Programme in Engineering Physics, year 3, Optional
- Master's Programme, Electromagnetics, Fusion and Space Engineering, 120 credits, year 1, Conditionally Elective
- Master's Programme, Electromagnetics, Fusion and Space Engineering, 120 credits, year 1, SPA, Mandatory
- Master's Programme, Electromagnetics, Fusion and Space Engineering, 120 credits, year 2, Conditionally Elective
- Master's Programme, Electrophysics, 120 credits, year 1, Conditionally Elective
- Master's Programme, Electrophysics, 120 credits, year 2, Conditionally Elective
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to:
- Describe how fundamental astrophysical observations and measurements are performed: localisation, signal strength, distance scales. Plan and perform simpler astronomical observations and assess the outcome and give suggestions for improvements.
- By using physical reasoning, explain how radiation is transported within plasmas and in the universe. Explain how emission and absorption line features are formed and their diagnostics
- By using physical reasoning, explain the main evolutionary states for different types of stars.
- Describe the observations of the large-scale structure of the universe and assess the theories for structure formation in the universe on both small and large scales.
- Describe the various techniques for detection of extrasolar planets and discuss the conditions for life on other planets.
- Summarise the basis of astrophysics statistical analysis and solve basic problems.
Course main content
Observational techniques, Radiative transfer, Star formation and stellar
evolution and large-scale structure of the Universe, Astrostatistics
Eligibility
Recommended prerequisites: Previous knowledge of mathematical methods in physics and quantum physics.
Literature
Karttunen et al., Fundamental Astronomy
Examination
- ANN1 - Notice, 1.0, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.0, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.0, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Requirements for final grade
Written exam (TEN1; 4 university credits)
Observation (ANN1; 1 university credit)
Seminarium (SEM1; 1 university credit)
Offered by
SCI/Undergraduate Physics
Contact
Felix Ryde: fryde@kth.se, Josefin Larsson josla@kth.se, Tanja Nymark: tanja@particle.kth.se
Examiner
Felix Ryde <fryde@kth.se>
Version
Course syllabus valid from: Spring 2015.
Examination information valid from: Spring 2008.