Entry requirements

120 credits including 30 credits of mathematics and 60 credits of physics, astronomy corresponding to the course Astrophysics I.

Learning outcomes

After passing course the student is expected to

* know how electromagnetic radiation is created

* know how radiation transports energy through different astronomical objects

* explain the shape of spectra from different astronomical objects in different wavelength regions

* account for the methods and techniques used to detect radiation from objects in different wavelength regions

* be able to perform calculations related to the interaction of radiation with matter

Content

Introduction to radiative energy transport: creation and transfer of electromagnetic radiation, interactions between radiation and matter (absorption and scattering against electrons, atoms, dust). Introduction to fluid dynamics, including effects of gravitation. Radiative transfer, gas dynamics and stellar dynamics as special cases of the Boltzmann transport equation. Application to modelling/interpretation of radiative and dynamical processes in astrophysical contexts, in particular stars and the interstellar medium. Selected in-depth examples, e.g., - spectral line formation in stellar atmospheres - outflows from stars and dynamics of the interstellar medium connecting fundamental theory and astrophysical modelling.

Instruction

Lectures. Hand-in exercises/tutorials. Computer practical. Individual presentations on selected topics.

Assessment

Hand-in exercises (4 credits), laboratory work (3 credits) and presentation of literature project ( 3 credits).