Almost all that we know about astronomical objects, with the exception of the information carried by neutrinos and gravitational waves, comes from radiation. In this course, we will focus on how radiation is produced and propagated in astronomical systems. In particular, we will study thermal and non-thermal radiative processes such as black-body radiation, bremsstrahlung, synchrotron radiation, and Compton scattering, with examples of astronomical systems in which each process plays an important role. Additionally, we will focus on radiation transfer and stellar atmospheres, as well as emission processes in nebular spectra.
Target group: The target audience is graduate students interested in astronomy.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of electromagnetism.
Evaluation: There will be regular assignments and a final exam. We are also planning a hands on part that will count for some of the final grade.
Teaching format: Lectures and project work.
ECTS: 6 Year: 2024
Track segment(s):
Elective
Teacher(s):
Ilaria Caiazzo
Ylva Götberg
Teaching assistant(s):
- Teacher: Ilaria Caiazzo
- Teacher: Ylva Götberg