PHYSICS367
Special Topics in Astrophysics: Extreme Astrophysics
Physics
H&S - Humanities & Sciences
Course Description
Modern astrophysics explores physical processes in remote environments that prescribe, apply, and explore fundamental processes under conditions that are far more extreme than those attainable in a terrestrial laboratory. These include the production and interaction of peta eV gamma rays, peta eV neutrinos, and zetta eV cosmic rays by black holes and the behavior of 100 giga Tesla magnetic field anchored by neutron stars. The connection between observations, experiments, and the underlying physics will be emphasized. This course is intended for graduate students but should be accessible to advanced undergraduates. An understanding of basic general relativity and introductory quantum electrodynamics will be helpful but is not essential.
Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
3
Max
3
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
Yes
Total Units Allowed for Degree Credit
15
Course Component
Lecture
Enrollment Optional?
No
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No