Repeat credit is allowed for different course titles. Introduction to astrophysical radiation processes as relevant to stellar atmospheres, interstellar medium, active galaxies, and quasars. Theoretical and practical aspects of modern astronomical observational techniques. Photometry, spectroscopy, interferometry, optical and radio data reduction and image processing. Dynamics and evolution, stellar populations, star formation, physical processes in the interstellar medium, spectral lines.
Emphasis is on continuum processes.
One to three hours. The course may deal with any topic in astronomy or astrophysics not covered by existing courses. The course title is added at the time each course is taught. Repeat credit is allowed for different course titles. Includes particle orbit theory, hydromagnetics, shock waves in plasmas, waves in plasmas, and macroscopic and microscopic stability of astrophysical plasmas.