Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor
Description: Develops basic astrophysical concepts from fundamental physics. Topics include nucleosynthesis, stellar structure, evolution of stars of different masses, end-states of stars, and bremsstrahlung and synchrotron radiation. Also covers cross-sections, opacities, hydrogen atom transitions, forbidden lines, and molecular lines. Addresses the ongoing search of life in the Universe.
Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.