402-0264-00L  Astrophysics II

SemesterSpring Semester 2017
LecturersM. Carollo
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
402-0264-00 VAstrophysics II: Observational Cosmology & Extra-Galactic Astrophysics3 hrs
Tue08:45-09:30HIT H 42 »
Thu13:45-15:30HIT H 42 »
M. Carollo
402-0264-00 UAstrophysics II: Observational Cosmology & Extra-Galactic Astrophysics2 hrs
Tue09:45-11:30HIT H 51 »
M. Carollo

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AbstractThe course examines various topics in astrophysics with an emphasis on physical processes occurring in an expanding Universe, from a time about 1 microsecond after the Big Bang, to the formation of galaxies and supermassive black holes within the next billion years.
ObjectiveThe course examines various topics in astrophysics with an emphasis on physical processes occurring in an expanding Universe. These include the Robertson-Walker metric, the Friedmann models, the thermal history of the Universe after 1 micro-sec including Big Bang Nucleosynthesis, and introduction to Inflation, and the growth of structure through gravitational instability. The observational determination of cosmological parameters is studied in some detail, including the imprinting of temperature fluctuations on the microwave background. Finally, the key physics of the formation of galaxies is reviewed.
Prerequisites / NoticePrior completion of Astrophysics I is recommended but not required.

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits10 credits
ExaminersM. Carollo
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationoral 30 minutes
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Physics MasterCore Courses: Experimental PhysicsWInformation