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CSI 661 / ASTR 530 Spring, 2011. Astrophysics. Jie Zhang. Objectives. Understand the structure of stars using known physical laws Understand the evolution of stars using known physical laws Diagnose stars through observing the atmosphere. Text Book.
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CSI 661 / ASTR 530 Spring, 2011 Astrophysics Jie Zhang
Objectives • Understand the structure of stars using known physical laws • Understand the evolution of stars using known physical laws • Diagnose stars through observing the atmosphere
Text Book • Required: -- Physical Principles, Structure and Evolution -- By C.J. Hansen, S.D. Kawaler and V. Trimble. 2nd edition, Springer-Verlag 2004 • Supplement: -- Stellar Atmosphere: The Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres-- By David F. Gray. Third Edition, Cambridge Press 2005
Content • Overview of Stellar Evolution (CH02) • Preliminary Physical Processes (CH01) • Equations of State (CH03) • Radiative and Conductive Heat Transfer (CH04) • Convective Heat Transfer (CH05) • Stellar Energy Sources (CH06) • Stellar Modeling (CH07) • Structure and Evolution of the Sun (CH09) • Stellar Atmosphere: the Background (Gray-CH01) • Spectroscopic Tools (Gray-CH03) • Model Photosphere (Gray – CH09)
Assignment and Grade • Homework • Weekly Homework; 2 – 5 short questions each • Projects • Proj 1: modeling the structure of a star • Exams • one mid-term, and one final • Grades • Homework - 25% • Project – 25% • Midterm -20% • Final Exam -30%
Contact Office Hour: 3 – 4 PM, Wednesday or by appointment Email: jzhang7@gmu.edu Office phone: (703)993-1998 http://solar.gmu.edu/teaching/2011_CSI661/index.html