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 Graduate Studies Calendar 2020-2021 Courses of Instruction Course Descriptions A Astrophysics ASPH
Astrophysics ASPH
ASPH 607 611 621
 

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Astrophysics 607       Advanced Observational Astrophysics
Principles and tools of modern ground-based and space astronomy emphasizing ultraviolet, optical, infrared, and radio radiation. Data acquisition and reduction techniques for astrometry, photometry, spectroscopy, imaging, and interferometry. Use of astronomical data analysis software.
Course Hours: 3 units; (1-6)
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Astrophysics 611       Radio Astronomy
Wave propagation, antennas, interferometry, aperture synthesis, radio receivers, and spectrometers. Applications to continuum and line radiation in stars, interstellar medium and extragalactic objects.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
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Astrophysics 621       High Energy Astrophysics
Interaction of high energy particles with matter, propagation and origin of cosmic rays; structure of white dwarfs and neutron stars; the physics of jets and the accretion process onto compact objects; supernovae and supernova remnants; active galactic nuclei.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
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