ASTR 6200-0

Brief

This course is intended for graduate and senior undergraduate students whose major is Physics or Astrophysics. We will discuss fundamentals of radiative transfer, radiation fields, and various emission mechanisms to generate radiation in astrophysical systems. The class is aimed at building a solid foundation for students to further pursue astrophysical research in all fields of astronomy.

Description

Course keywords: radiative transfer, radiation fields, plasma transfer effects, emission mechanisms, line transitions 一、課程說明 (Course Description) This course is intended for graduate and senior undergraduate students whose major is Physics or Astrophysics. We will discuss fundamentals of radiative transfer, radiation fields, and various emission mechanisms to generate radiation in astrophysical systems. The class is aimed at building a solid foundation for students to further pursue astrophysical research in all fields of astronomy. 二、指定用書 (Text Books) Handouts based on Radiative Processes in Astrophysics by G. B. Rybicki & A. P. Lightman 1979, Wiley-VCH (electronic version available on campus network) 三、參考書籍 (References) An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics (2ed) by Carroll & Ostile 2007, Pearson Stellar Atmospheres (2ed) by D. Mihalas 1978 (out of print) 四、教學方式 (Teaching Method) Lectures 五、教學進度 (Syllabus) 1. Fundamentals of radiative transfer 2. Basic theory of radiation fields 3. Radiation from moving charges 4. Bremsstrahlung 5. Synchrotron radiation 6. Compton scattering 7. Plasma transfer effects 8. Radiative transitions 六、成績考核 (Evaluation) Problem sets and examinations 七、可連結之網頁位址 http://orion.astr.nthu.edu.tw/arp/

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