The Physics of Stars

10 credits

Course, Master's level, 1FA223

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
67%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
3 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits in science/engineering including Astrophysics 1. Astrophysics 1 may be taken in parallel. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-13061

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
20 October 2025–2 November 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
67%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
3 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits in science/engineering including Astrophysics 1. Astrophysics 1 may be taken in parallel. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
20 October 2025–2 November 2025
Information on registration from the department

About the course

Elementary physics of gas and radiation in stellar interiors and stellar atmospheres. Interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter. The state of matter in the Sun and stars, nuclear reactions, opacity. Energy transport in the Sun and stars. Equations of stellar structure.

Comparison between observations and predictions from theory. Formation of stars. Production of elements during different phases of stellar evolution. Red giants as advanced stages of stellar evolution. Solar and stellar variability and pulsation. Supernovae as engines of galactic evolution. Exotic stars: white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes.

Self-studies in case of few participants.

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