FY2450 Astrofysikk
Våren 2009
Lecturer:
Jan Myrheim,
office: E5-102
Description:
This introductory course gives an overview about the Universe, its
major players and processes.
Starting with an introduction into
the properties of electromagnetic radiation and astronomical
techniques,
we go on to discuss the evolution of stars from birth
to death, the structure of the Milky Way and other, more exotic
galaxies,
and end with a short introduction to cosmology
and the expanding universe.
The course is aimed at physics students in the 3rd year as well as
interested students from other fields
with some basic knowledge of
mathematics and physics.
Lectures+Exercises: Tuesday 16.15-18.00 R10
Lectures: Thursday 12.15-14.00 R9
Starting week 3, Tuesday January 13
The first lecture after Easter holiday is Thursday April 16
The last lecture of the semester is Tuesday May 5
The examination is Wednesday May 20, 9.00-13.00
Question session: Tuesday May 12 at 16.15 in R10
I will be available in my office on May 18-19,
and answer e-mail when absent from my office
Recommended books:
1. Lecture notes for FY2450:
click here.
2. M.L. Kutner, Astronomy: A Physical Perspective
(Cambridge University Press 2003)
Additional reading:
3. B.W. Carrol, D.A. Ostlie, An Introduction to Modern Astronomy
(Pearson International Edition 2007)
[somewhat higher level, very complete]
4. J. Myrheim, Notes for FY2450:
click here.
Hand-in exercise:
You may solve these problems and have the solutions
corrected,
this is an offer but not a mid-term examination
Norwegian version
(sorry, there is no English version yet).
Solutions:
Norwegian version
Examination:
Examination, May 2009, in Norwegian
Examination, May 2009, in English
Solution, May 2009, in Norwegian
Examination, December 2009, in Norwegian
Reference group:
Helene Hauge
Elisabeth Jordahl
Christian Junglewitz
Christine Osnes
Last update: December 21, 2009