Sagittarius A* (Chandra)
Astronomy 353 - Spring 2009
ASTROPHYSICS: FROM THE DEATH OF STARS TO THE CENTER OF GALAXIES
TTh 2:00-3:30 · RLM 15.216B · Unique No. 48535
Professor
RLM 16.214 · (512) 471-3432 · email
Courses - Spr '09 | Course Website
Course Calendar
I will adhere to this schedule as closely as possible,
but there may be small changes.
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Introducing the Course
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Physics of Compact Objects READ: RB, Ch. 2.5, 5.5; ACP, Ch. 1.2 + 2 (skip 2.3-2.5) |
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Stellar Evolution: Brief Overview READ: ACP, Ch. 1.4-1.7 |
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White Dwarfs READ: RB, Ch. 4.2 (Box: White dwarfs); ACP, Ch. 6.1 |
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Neutron Stars READ: RB, Ch. 5.6-5.8.; ACP, Ch. 6.3 |
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Radiative Processes in Astrophysics READ: RB, Ch. 3.5-3.7 |
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Radiative Processes in Astrophysics READ: Notes on Vector Calculus (see Lecture Notes for Feb. 24) |
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Radiative Processes in Astrophysics READ: RB, Ch. 3.5-3.7 |
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Pulsars and Magnetars READ: RB, Ch. 5.1-5.4, 5.9; ACP, Ch. 6.3 |
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1st Exam
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SPRING BREAK
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Supernova Explosions READ: RB, Ch. 4.1-4.3; ACP, Ch. 6.2 |
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Synchrotron Radiation READ: RB, Ch. 3.8 |
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Supernova Remnants: Dynamics READ: RB, Ch. 2.7, 4.4.1 |
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Supernova Remnants: Particle Acceleration READ: RB, Ch. 2.8, 4.4.2 |
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Gamma-ray bursts READ: RB, Ch. 1 + Ch. 7 |
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X-ray Binaries READ: RB, Ch. 6 |
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Active Galactic Nuclei READ: RB, Ch. 8 |
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Epilogue: The Cosmic Frontier |
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2nd Exam
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