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Course
Description:
A supernova, the explosion of a star, is one of the most energetic
single events in the universe. The burst of radiation released is so
enormous that it can outshine an entire galaxy. During the explosion
process most elements in the universe are created allowing the
evolution of life. Neutron stars and black holes are the remnants of
the explosion and provide us with examples to study fundamental aspects
of matter, space and time. This specialized course is unique in
focusing on the catastrophic end cycle of stars and relating it to our
understanding of some of the central issues of physics.Topics covered
will include: classification and characteristics of supernovae,
explosion process, interaction of the shock front with the
circumstellar medium, supernovae as distance indicators, structure and
magnetosphere of neutron stars, neutron star mass-radius relationship
for equations of state, characteristics of pulsars, pulsar emission
mechanisms, pulsars as standard clocks, tests of general relativity,
magnetars, gamma-ray bursts and stellar black holes.
Here is the:
Course Syllabus (html)
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Breakdown of Final Grade |
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Item
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Total
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| In-class quizzes |
15 |
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Homework |
35 |
| Project |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
Professor Norbert Bartel (Course Director)
Room 331 Petrie Science
Tel: 416-736-5424
E-mail: bartel@yorku.ca
Lectures: Wednesdays
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: P317A
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Event
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Date(s)
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First class |
September 21 |
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Assignments |
November 2 |
| Fall Reading Days |
October 27 - 29 |
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Last class |
November 30 |
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Project |
December 5 |
Office Hours
Come by my office and see whether I have time, or
Mondays and Wednesdays 14:00 – 14:45:
Room 331 Petrie Science
No required text,
but see syllabus
1. Supernovae
2. Neutron stars
3. Black holes
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Send comments to: bartel@yorku.ca |
Indicate in the subject line:
PHYS6210 |
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