Ay 101
Physics of Stars
Physics of Stars
9 units (3-0-6)
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first term
Prerequisites: Ay 20 is recommended.
Physics of stellar interiors and stellar atmospheres. Stellar structure including nucleosynthesis in the cores of stars and energy transport. Stellar evolution. Fundamental properties of stars. The H-R diagram. Stellar spectra, radiative transfer, and spectral line formation. Additional topics may include: stellar oscillations, rotation, mass loss, binary evolution.
Instructor:
Hillenbrand