FK590 High Energy Astrophysics II

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FK590
Name High Energy Astrophysics II
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ


Course Goal / Objective

The goal of this course is to learn basic knowledge about high-energy processes that take place in astrophysical sources, To know the theoretical and observational studies of these processes and to highlight the underlying physical principles of high-energy astrophysics

Course Content

Interstellar gas and magnetic fields, Dead Stars (White Dwarf, Neutron Star and Black Hole), Accretion in binary systems, Cosmic rays, The origin of cosmic rays in our Galaxy, General principles of acceleration of charged particles

Course Precondition

none

Resources

High Energy Astrophysics, Malcolm S. Longair, University of Cambridge

Notes

High Energy Astrophysics, Malcolm S. Longair, University of Cambridge


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the basic radiation processes in astrophysics
LO02 Understands how theoretical and observational data are evaluated in high energy astronomy
LO03 Better understand the stages of star evolution.
LO04 Understands the applications of basic physics laws in astronomy
LO05 Learn about the origin and interaction of cosmic rays


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. 2
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. 2
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. 2
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. 4
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform an independent research.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. 3
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 3
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 3
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study.
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. 3
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The interstellar medium in the life cycle of stars Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 An overall picture of the interstellar gas Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 The Galactic magnetic field Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
4 White dwarfs, Neutron stars and the Chandrasekhar limit Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
5 Supernovae: Neutron stars Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
6 The radio and high energy emission of pulsars Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim
7 Supernovae: Black holes Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim
8 Mid-Term Exam An overview Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma
9 Accretion - general considerations, Thin accretion discs Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Benzetim
10 Thick discs and advective flows Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
11 Accretion in binary systems Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
12 The energy spectra of cosmic ray protons and nuclei Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 The highest energy cosmic rays and extensive air-showers Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim
14 Source of high energy electrons and energy loss processes Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Benzetim
15 General principles of acceleration Read the related topic in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri
16 Term Exams An Overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams An Overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 20.11.2022 09:27