05-21-4323-vl Introduction to Astrophysics

Veranstaltungsdetails

Lehrende: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth

Veranstaltungsart: Vorlesung

Orga-Einheit: FB05 Physik

Anzeige im Stundenplan: 05-21-4323-vl

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Anrechenbar für:

Semesterwochenstunden: 3

Unterrichtssprache: Englisch

Min. | Max. Teilnehmerzahl: - | -

Lehrinhalte:
 
This introductory lecture gives an overview of modern astrophysics and the underlying theoretical concepts. It covers different aspects of the physics of stars, the interstellar medium, and galaxies as well as selected questions from cosmology. 

The planned program includes: 


  • The Big Picture: Astronomy vs. Astrophysics, Objects and Scales, Messengers and Detectors 
  • Astrophysical Observables: Distance, Mass, Radius, Luminosity, Temperature, Spectra, Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
  • Stellar Atmospheres: Radiative Transfer Theory, Stellar Opacities, Formation of Spectral Lines 
  • The Sun: Solar Atmosphere, Solar Cycle, Solar Interior 
  • Stellar Interiors: Hydrostatic Equilibrium, Equation of State, Stellar Energy Sources, Energy Transport, Stellar Model Building 
  • Stellar Evolution: Main Sequence and Evolution, Late Stages of Stellar Evolution, Evolution of Massive Stars, Supernovae 
  • Stellar Remnants: White Dwarfs, Degenerate Matter, Neutron Stars, Pulsars, Black Holes 
  • Interstellar Medium: Components of the Interstellar Medium, Cloud Collapse and Star Formation 
  • Galaxies: The Milky Way Galaxy, Nature of Galaxies, Galactic Evolution 
  • Universe at Larger Scales: Olbers' Paradox, Extragalactic Distance Scales, Hubble's Law  
  • Big-Bang Cosmology: Newtonian Cosmology, Microwave Background, Early Universe 

Literatur:

The lecture in mainly based on selected chapters of the following textbook: 


  • An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, B. W. Carroll and D. A. Ostlie (Cambridge University Press) 

Further recommendations can be found on the web-page of the lecture.

Voraussetzungen:
 
Basic knowledge of classical mechanics, statistical physics and quantum mechanics.

Erwartete Teilnehmerzahl:
  
30

Online-Angebote:
 
https://theorie.ikp.physik.tu-darmstadt.de/tnp/index.php?doc=astro_mat

Literatur
Termine
Datum Von Bis Raum Lehrende
1 Mi, 12. Apr. 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
2 Mo, 17. Apr. 2023 11:40 13:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
3 Mi, 19. Apr. 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
4 Mo, 24. Apr. 2023 11:40 13:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
5 Mi, 26. Apr. 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
6 Mi, 3. Mai 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
7 Mo, 8. Mai 2023 11:40 13:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
8 Mi, 10. Mai 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
9 Mo, 15. Mai 2023 11:40 13:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
10 Mi, 17. Mai 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
11 Mo, 22. Mai 2023 11:40 13:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
12 Mi, 24. Mai 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
13 Mi, 31. Mai 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
14 Mo, 5. Jun. 2023 11:40 13:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
15 Mi, 7. Jun. 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
16 Mo, 12. Jun. 2023 11:40 13:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
17 Mi, 14. Jun. 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
18 Mi, 21. Jun. 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
19 Mo, 26. Jun. 2023 11:40 13:20 S101/A2 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
20 Mi, 28. Jun. 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
21 Mo, 3. Jul. 2023 11:40 13:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
22 Mi, 5. Jul. 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
23 Mi, 5. Jul. 2023 13:30 15:10 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
24 Mo, 10. Jul. 2023 11:40 13:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
25 Mo, 10. Jul. 2023 13:30 14:20 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
26 Mi, 12. Jul. 2023 11:40 12:30 S214/24 Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth
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Lehrende
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Roth