ASTRO 6530

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ASTRO 6530

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This course focusses on radiative processes that are important for astrophysical applications, especially the effects of absorption, emission, scattering and refraction on the propagation of polarized radiation. Applications to specific astronomical phenomena will be discussed. Time permitting non-electromagnetic processes, such as neutrino production and transport and physics of dark matter, will be covered.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17132 ASTRO 6530   LEC 001