The Structure and Evolution of Stars
Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA215
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1FA215
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics A1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 15 March 2007
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree including 30 ECTS credits of mathematics and 60 ECTS credits of physics, astronomy corresponding to the courses Astrophysical radiation processes and
Astrophysics I.
Learning outcomes
After the finished course the student is expected to
* be able to explain, analyse and motivate the physical processes and the most important global properties that govern the structure and evolution of a star, and how these properties are expressed in for example the Hertzsprung Russell-diagram
* account for the progress made within the stellar physics research field
* be able to illustrate problems that remain to be solved within this field
Content
Equations for stars in equilibrium. Thermonuclear reactions. Energy transport. The equation of state for different zones in the temperature-density diagram. The theory of stellar evolution. Theory for the production of elements during different phases of stellar evolution. White dwarfs, supernovae, neutron stars, pulsating stars and black holes.
Instruction
Lectures, exercises, laboratory exercises and individual literature assignment.
Assessment
Written examination at the end of the course corresponding to 5 credits. Passed laboratory exercises corresponding to 1.5 credits and hand-in exercises corresponding to 1.5 credits, and also written and oral presentation of literature assignment corresponding to 2 credits.