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An introduction to the basic physics of astronomy and astrophysics at the graduate level. Principles of energy transfer by radiation. Elements of classical and quantum theory of photon emission; bremsstrahlung, cyclotron and synchrotron radiation. Compton scattering, atomic, molecular and nuclear electromagnetic transitions. Collisional excitation of atoms, molecules and nuclei.
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Weekly seminar on research in cosmology, typically featuring outside speakers.
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Special Topics in Astrophysics: Black Holes and Galaxy Dynamics
ASTRON 250
CCN: 22706
Instructor: Josh Bloom
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The study of theoretical astrophysics.
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Study of a research topic with an individual staff member.
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The departments of Astronomy and Earth and Planetary Science offer a joint research seminar in advanced topics in planetary science, featuring speakers drawn from graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and visiting scholars. Topics will span planetary interiors; surface morphology; atmospheres; dynamics; planet formation; and astrobiology. Speakers will vary from semester to semester. Meetings will be held once a week for…
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Instruction Techniques in General Astronomy
ASTRON 375
CCN:
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Seminar
ASTRON 292
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