PHYS 405 - Stellar Astrophysics

(3.00)

An advanced survey of the formation and evolution of stars that stresses the underlying physics. Topics include Jeans theory of star formation, nuclear processes, radiative and convective energy transfer in the stellar atmosphere. Also included is a study of phases of advanced evolution that include, pulsation, mass loss, and supernovae, stellar remnants (white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes), binary stars, mass transfer, and structure of the accretion disk.

Course ID: 100304
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete PHYS 324 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.