Ay 101
Physics of Stars
9 units (3-0-6)
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first term
Prerequisites: Ay 20 is recommended. Ph 2 abc or Ph 12 abc is recommended.
Physics of stellar interiors and stellar atmospheres. Stellar structure including nucleosynthesis in the cores of stars and energy transport. Stellar evolution. Fundamental properties of stars. The H-R diagram. Stellar spectra, radiative transfer, and spectral line formation. Additional topics may include: stellar oscillations, rotation, mass loss, binary evolution.
Instructor:
Hillenbrand
Published Date:
Aug. 29, 2025