Course Outline
A. Review of Basic Physics :
1. Radiative Processes
2. Electromagnetic Spectra
3. Nuclear Physics
4. Fluid Dynamics
5. Plasma Physics
6. Gravitational Dynamics
B. Order of Magnitude Astrophysics
C. Observational Techniques
D. Sun & Solar System
E. Stellar Astrophysics :
1. Stars & Stellar Systems
2. Stellar Structure & Evolution
3. Compact Objects -- WD, NS, BH
F. Galactic Astrophysics
Reference Texts :
A. R. Choudhuri, The Physics of Fluids and Plasmas
T. Padmanabhan, Theoretical Astrophysics I, II
T. Padmanabhan, Cosmology and Astrophysics through Problems
G. B. Rybicki, A. P. Lightman, Radiative Processes in Astrophysics
S. L. Shapiro, S. A. Teukolsky, Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars
Interesting Webpages :
Astronomy Dictionary
Astrophysical Calculator
Astronomy 101
Stellar Evolution
Grading : 2004
Tutorials (0, I)
Class Tests (I,II) - 20%
Mid-Semester Examination - 30%
End-Semester Examination - 50%
2006
Grading
Assignment I :
Electromagnetic Spectrum - frequency, temperature, detectors
Units & Dimensions for all newly defined quantities
Revise Blackbody Thermodynamics
Class Tests - 20%
Mid-Semester Examination - 30%
End-Semester Examination - 50%
Class Schedule : Wednesday (2pm - 4pm), Friday (11.30am - 12.30pm)
CTS Seminar Room