Interferometry and aperture synthesis. Data analysis techniques. Two-term research project planned in conjunction with a faculty adviser on any suitable research topic in astronomy or astrophysics, culminating in a written report at end of second term. 281 Quantum Mechanics for Astrophysics Quantum mechanical topics in areas of interest for astrophysics applications. The course includes the hydrogen atom, radiative transitions, complex atoms, molecular spectroscopy including electronic, vibrational and rotational transistion, nuclear reaction theory.
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May be repeated for credit. Advanced study and analysis of current topics in astronomy. Discussion of current research and literature in research specialty of faculty member teaching course. Required of each graduate student doing research in this field. Seminar and discussion by faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students on topics of current interest in astroparticle physics.