Course detail
Fundamentals of Astrophysics
FEKT-MPA-FAPAcad. year: 2023/2024
Emphasis in the course is placed on understanding the basic principles of astrophysics. In particular, it is an overview of the basic building blocks of the universe. Characteristics of the Sun and its place among other stars. Characteristics of stars.
The first part of the course focuses on the extension of basic physical knowledge in the field of general and special theory of relativity and the field of quantum mechanics.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the issue, applying the knowledge and practical experience with astrofyzics.
The following topics will be presented during the semester:
Theory of gravity in the physical image of the world. Development of views on space, time and gravity.
Einstein's law of gravitation.
Formal scheme of KM Principle of superposition in KM and its consequences.
Description of planetary motion, Moon motion. Outline of solar and lunar eclipse calculations.
Origin, evolution and final stages of stars, galaxies, quasars.
Photometry. Radiation detectors - human eye, photographic emulsion, photomultiplier. Photoelectric photometers.
Spectroscopy. Principles of spectroscopy. Optical prism and diffraction grating.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
In general, knowledge at the bachelor's degree level is required.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Semester work - 30 b (2 semester works with defense)
Final exam - 55 b
The definition of controlled teaching and the method of its implementation is determined by the annually updated decree of the subject guarantor.
Aims
They will be able to define the basis of astrophysical phenomena and gain a general overview of the physical laws of the universe.
They will gain an overview of modern observation techniques and methods, they are ready for the analysis of observation data and the creation of numerical models.
The graduate of the course is able to describe and explain:
- theory of gravity in the physical image of the world. Development of views on space, time and gravity.
- Einstein's law of gravitation.
- formal scheme of KM Principle of superposition in KM and its consequences.
- description of planetary motion, Moon motion. Outline of solar and lunar eclipse calculations.
- origin, evolution and final stages of stars, galaxies, quasars.
- photometry. Radiation detectors - human eye, photographic emulsion, photomultiplier. Photoelectric photometers.
- spectroscopy. Principles of spectroscopy. Optical prism and diffraction grating.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
Oswalt T.D., Barstow M.A. (eds.): Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems, Volume 4: Stellar Structure and Evolution. Springer, Dordrecht, 2013. ISBN 9789400756144. (EN)
Peratt A.: Physics of the Plasma Univers, Springer-Verlag, 1991 (EN)
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MPA-SAP Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
Type of course unit
Elearning