Hans Martin Schmid: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2024

Name Prof. em. Dr. Hans Martin Schmid
FieldAstronomie
Address
Inst. f. Teilchen- und Astrophysik
ETH Zürich, HIT J 22.2
Wolfgang-Pauli-Str. 27
8093 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 632 73 86
E-mailschmid@astro.phys.ethz.ch
DepartmentPhysics
RelationshipRetired Adjunct Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
402-0300-00LIPA Colloquium Information 0 credits1SA. Biland, A. Refregier, H. M. Schmid, further lecturers
AbstractResearch colloquium, with a particular emphasis on IPA-related research topics.
Learning objective"The goal is to widen the horizon on the physics topics investigated inhouse by the IPA groups.
In addition, it shall provide opportunities to share and exchange scientific ideas among the IPA people."
402-0368-13LExtrasolar Planets6 credits2V + 1US. P. Quanz, C. Dorn, H. M. Schmid
AbstractThe course introduces in detail some of the main observational methods for the detection and characterization of extra-solar planetary systems. It covers the physics of planets (in the solar system and in extra-solar systems) and provides some overview of the current state of this dynamic research field.
Learning objectiveThe course gives an overview of the current state-of-the-art in exoplanet science and serves as basis for first research projects in the field of exoplanet systems and related topics.
ContentContent of the lecture EXTRASOLAR PLANETS
1. Planets in the astrophysical context
2. Planets in the solar systems
3. Detecting extra-solar planetary systems
4. Properties of planetary systems and planets
5. Planet formation
6. Search for habitable planets and bio-signatures