Stellar Astrophysics (325-0-1)

Instructors

Wen-fai Fong

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-335: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This course explores the underlying physical processes at play during the lives and deaths of stars. Basic principles and mathematical theory that govern the interiors, atmospheres and evolution of stars will be presented. Topics to be covered include pre-main sequence evolution, main sequence evolution, red giant and asymptotic branch phases, and white dwarfs and neutron stars.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: ASTRON 220-1 or 220-2.

Teaching Method

Lecture and small discussion-based.

Evaluation Method

Homework, participation, and a final project

Class Materials (Required)

Stars and Stellar Processes
Mike Guidry
ISBN-10: 1107197880
ISBN-13: 978-1107197886

https://www.amazon.com/Stars-Stellar-Processes-Mike-Guidry/dp/1107197880/

Class Notes

Undergraduate pre-requisites are enforced. Please contact Adrienne Mintz (adrienne.mintz@northwestern.edu) to request a permission number after you've spoken to the professor if you don't have those pre-requisites.

Class Attributes

SoC Mathematics, Science, and Technology Distro