401-7851-00L Theoretical Astrophysics (University of Zurich)
Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
Lecturers | R. Teyssier |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: AST512 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
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401-7851-00 V | Theoretical Astrophysics (University of Zurich) **Course at University of Zurich** | 4 hrs |
| R. Teyssier | ||||||
401-7851-00 U | Theoretical Astrophysics (University of Zurich) **Course at University of Zurich** | 2 hrs |
| R. Teyssier |
Catalogue data
Abstract | This course covers the foundations of astrophysical fluid dynamics, the Boltzmann equation, equilibrium systems and their stability, the structure of stars, astrophysical turbulence, accretion disks and their stability, the foundations of radiative transfer, collisionless systems, the structure and stability of dark matter halos and stellar galactic disks. |
Learning objective | |
Content | This course covers the foundations of astrophysical fluid dynamics, the theory of collisions and the Boltzmann equation, the notion of equilibrium systems and their stability, the structure of stars, the theory of astrophysical turbulence, the theory of accretion disks and their stability, the foundations of astrophysical radiative transfer, the theory of collisionless system, the structure and stability of dark matter halos and stellar galactic disks. |
Literature | Course Materials: 1- The Physics of Astrophysics, Volume 1: Radiation by Frank H. Shu 2- The Physics of Astrophysics, Volume 2: Gas Dynamics by Frank H. Shu 3- Foundations of radiation hydrodynamics, Dimitri Mihalas and Barbara Weibel-Mihalas 4- Radiative Processes in Astrophysics, George B. Rybicki and Alan P. Lightman 5- Galactic Dynamics, James Binney and Scott Tremaine |
Prerequisites / Notice | This is a full black board ad chalk experience for students with a strong background in mathematics and physics. Prerequisites: Introduction to Astrophysics Mathematical Methods for the Physicist Quantum Mechanics (All preferred but not obligatory) Prior Knowledge: Mechanics Quantum Mechanics and atomic physics Thermodynamics Fluid Dynamics Electrodynamics |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
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ECTS credits | 10 credits |
Examiners | R. Teyssier |
Type | graded semester performance |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Additional information on mode of examination | Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH. |
Learning materials
Main link | Course website |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Physics Master | Selection: Electives at the University of Zurich | W | ![]() |
Computational Science and Engineering Bachelor | Astrophysics | W | ![]() |
Computational Science and Engineering Master | Astrophysics | W | ![]() |