Stellar Astrophysics

Stellar Astrophysics
Time & Venue
Course: ASTR 5100
Time:14:20-15:40 16:00-17:25 Mondays
Venue: 521, 2nd General Building
Instructor
Instructor: Vivien Chen 陳惠茹
Email
Office hour:
10:30-11:30 Wednesdays
513, 2nd General Building
Teaching Assistant
Instructor: Yi-Jhun Chen 陳佾諄
Email
Office hour:
10:30-11:30 Thursdays
519, 2nd General Building
Useful Links
National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)
European South Observatory (ESO)
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
My Other Course Links
Theoretical Mechanics (PHYS 2210)
Introduction to Astrophysics (PHYS 4330)
Galactic Astronomy (ASTR 5300)
Stellar Astrophysics (ASTR 5100) Fall 2024
This course is intended for graduate and senior undergraduate students whose major is Physics or Astrophysics. We will discuss the nature of stars in the context of astrophysics, such topics as interactions between matter and radiation, heat transfer, interior structures, as well as their evolution. The class is aimed at building a solid foundation for students to further pursue astrophysical research in all fields of astronomy.
這是一門針對研究所與大學部高年級物理或天文物理相關科系學生為主所設計的課程。內容主要以物理的角度來探討恆星的本質,包含其內部光與物質的交互作用、熱轉移、內部結構及演化過程。課程設計以提供學生未來從事天文物理相關研究領域的基礎為主。
Announcements
Problem set VIII available (Dec 1)
Problem set VII available (Nov 24)
Problem set VI available (Nov 17)
Problem set V available (Nov 10)
Problem set IV available (Nov 7)
Problem set III available (Oct 20)
Problem set II available (Oct 9)
Problem set I deadline extended to 5PM, Friday, October 4
Problem set I available (Sep 23)
Course syllabus available (Aug 31)