Stellar Dynamics (449-0-1)

Instructors

Yoram Lithwick
2145 Sheridan Road, Tech- T-239, Evanston, IL 60208

Meeting Info

Technological Institute M166: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Introduction to galaxies and stellar systems, including: orbits of stars, gravitational potential theory, stellar systems in equilibrium, and disk dynamics. We will use Binney & Tremaine's "Galactic Dynamics."

Registration Requirements

PHYSICS 330-1,2 (classical mechanics) and PHYSICS 332-0 (statistical mechanics), and a general astronomy background at the level of ASTRO 220. Undergraduates and students who have not taken a general astrophysics course at the level of ASTRO 220 should consult with the instructor.

Learning Objectives

Galactic dynamics at the level of Binney & Tremaine "Galactic Dynamics"

Class Materials (Required)

Galactic Dynamics: (Second Edition)
by James Binney, Scott Tremaine
Princeton University Press; 2 edition (January 7, 2008)
ISBN-10: 0691130272

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.