Professor
Volker Bromm
Office: RLM 16.214
Hours: TBA
Phone: (512) 471-3432
email
Course Website
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The physics of stars is a fantastic subject. We will
cover: The basic principles of stellar structure. Stellar evolution from
the Hayashi track to compact remnants. Stellar models. Stellar stability
and pulsations. Stellar rotation and magnetic fields. The physics of
star formation. The formation and properties of the first stars (Pop III).
TEXTS:
The required text is (available at the Co-op):
- Hansen/Kawaler/Trimble (HKT), Stellar Interiors (2nd edition),
Springer
There are two optional/recommended texts (also available at the Co-op):
- Bodenheimer et al., Numerical Methods in Astrophysics, Taylor & Francis
- Kippenhahn, 100 Billion Suns, Princeton
In addition, you might find useful (on the reserve shelf in Peridier):
- A.C. Phillips, The Physics of Stars (2nd edition), Wiley
- Kippenhahn & Weigert, Stellar Structure and Evolution, Springer
- Stahler & Palla, The Formation of Stars, Wiley-VCH
GRADING: The final grade will be based on a point system:
In-class Exam
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30
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Numerical Project
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30
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4 Problems Sets
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40
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HOMEWORK AND PROJECT:
The 4 smaller problem sets and the one more extended project will
contain analytical and numerical parts. I assume that you know one
high-level language (C, Fortran, IDL, Mathematica, ...), enabling
you to solve problems numerically. Please ask if you feel you need
to catch up on your computer literacy. I will be glad to suggest
ways to quickly get up to speed if necessary.
The following grading scheme will be used:
A
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85 - 100
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B
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70 - 84
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C
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60 - 69
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D
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50 - 59
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Any score below 50 is failing.
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