Carleton University · PHYS 4201

Astrophysics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Stellar evolution, including stellar modeling, main sequence stars, red giants and the end states of stars such as neutron stars and black holes. Galactic structure and dynamics. Neutrino astrophysics.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3701 , PHYS 3606 or PHYS 3608 , and PHYS 2401 or PHYS 4409 , or permission of the Department. ( PHYS 3606 or PHYS 3608 and PHYS 4409 may be taken concurrently).

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3701 , PHYS 3606 or PHYS 3608 , and PHYS 2401 or PHYS 4409 , or permission of the Department. ( PHYS 3606 or PHYS 3608 and PHYS 4409 may be taken concurrently).
  • Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as PHYS 5401 , for which additional credit is precluded.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Stellar evolution, including stellar modeling, main sequence stars, red giants and the end states of stars such as neutron stars and black holes. Galactic structure and dynamics. Neutrino astrophysics.

  • Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3701 , PHYS 3606 or PHYS 3608 , and PHYS 2401 or PHYS 4409 , or permission of the Department. ( PHYS 3606 or PHYS 3608 and PHYS 4409 may be taken concurrently).
  • Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as PHYS 5401 , for which additional credit is precluded.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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