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| Code | FK609 |
| Name | High Energy Astrophysics I |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 Instructor |
1 |
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
Basic physical processes in astrophysics: Ionisation losses, Radiation of accelerated charged particles and bremsstrahlung of electrons,The dynamics of charged particles in magnetic fields, Synchrotron radiation, Interactions of high energy photons, Nuclear interactions
Course Precondition
none
Resources
High Energy Astrophysics, Malcolm S. Longair
Notes
Introduction to high energy astrophysics, Stephan Rosswog and Marcus Brüggen
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the basic radiation processes in astrophysics |
| LO02 | Understands high-energy emission processes |
| LO03 | Learn the sources of high energy radiation in our galaxy and other galaxies |
| LO04 | Learn the technique of detecting high-energy radiation |
| LO05 | Understands how theoretical and observational data are evaluated in high energy astronomy |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to high energy physics | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 2 | Basic physical processes in astrophysics | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Benzetim |
| 3 | Ionisation losses; non-relativistic treatment | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Ionisation losses; non-relativistic treatment | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Radiation of accelerated charged particles and bremsstrahlung of electrons | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | Non-relativistic bremsstrahlung energy loss rate | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Thermal bremsstrahlung, Relativistic bremsstrahlung | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | review the topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 9 | The dynamics of charged particles in magnetic fields | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Synchrotron radiation, The total energy loss rate | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | The spectrum of synchrotron radiation, The polarisation of synchrotron radiation | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Interactions of high energy photons,Photoelectric absorption | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Thomson and Compton scattering,Inverse Compton scattering, | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Electron-positron pair production, Electron- positron annihilation and positron production mechanisms | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Nuclear interactions and high energy astrophysics | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | review the topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | an overview | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
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 | ||