Astronomy 335H - Modern Astrophysics

This is a course in applied physics with the ultimate goal of describing how stars work. Topics include gravitation, stellar mass determination, stellar structure, stellar atmospheres, stellar evolution, and the physics of pulsating stars. We will approach each of these topics from fundamental concepts and we will work our way to a detailed understanding. On the way we will review the structure of the atom, radiative processes, and some basic principles of thermodynamics.

ASTRON & PHYSICS majors and minors. Pre Req: Intro PHYSC&CALC&ASTR Others on a space available basis and with Instructor permission.

Classes begin Thursday September 5th in LGRT.
Questions should be directed to Min Yun at myun@astro.umass.edu.