Astrophysics - Physics 4563 (3 hours)

Dylan P. Brennan
Lectures: MWF 1:00PM-1:50PM KEP M10
Office Hours: Friday 2:00PM-5:00PM KEP L161
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Summary

This course investigates the physics of stellar evolution and cosmology. Particular attention will be paid to models of stellar life cycles including energy production and stellar nucleosynthesis, models of stellar corpses and supernovae, the Big Bang model, and cosmic nucleosynthesis. Prerequisites: Phys. 2073, Math 3073

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