Radiative Processes in Astrophysics
ASTRON 200
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
This course surveys radiation processes and their applications to astrophysical phenomena. Background material in electromagnetic theory, quantum mechanics, relativity and statistical mechanics is briefly reviewed as needed. Thermal and non-thermal radiative processes are discussed, including atomic and molecular transitions, bremsstrahlung, Compton scattering and synchrotron radiation.
Course Notes
Open to seniors concentrating in Astrophysics or Physics. This course is offered each year.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Astronomy
Course Component
Lecture
Subject
Astronomy
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level
Primarily for Graduate Students
