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Information
| Code | AA011 |
| Name | |
| Term | 2023-2024 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
To comprehend the physics of radiative processes, to provide a basis for the theory of radiation and its applications in astrophysics.
Course Content
Fundamentals of Radiative Transfer, Basic Theory of Radiation Fields , Radiation from Moving Charges, Relativistic Covariance ve Kinematics, Bremsstrahlung, Synchrotron Radiation, Compton Scattering and Inverse Compton interaction
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Radiative Processes in Astrophysics , George.B. RYBICKI, ve Alan P. LIGHTMAN, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Notes
Radiative Processes in High Energy Astrophysics, Gabriele Ghisellini , Springer
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Considers the physics of radiation and its quantum interaction with matter |
| LO02 | Examines interactions in various astrophysical environments to define the nature and limits of observations |
| LO03 | Develops the classical theory of radiation from an accelerated charge and generalizes it to the relativistic situation |
| LO04 | Understands different radiation mechanisms and interprets their physical basis. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To know and apply the branches of science and observational methods used in their fields. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To critically evaluate the knowledge gained in Physics, Mathematics, and Space Sciences and Technologies, to determine needs, to pursue life-long learning, to monitor developments and to use technology effectively to reach up-to-date information. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To carry out thesis studies in the fields related to Astronomy and Space Sciences, to support their thoughts on the subjects and the solutions to the problems with quantitative and qualitative data. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Communicate verbally and in writing; develop communication skills in the field of ICT using at least one foreign language and develop communication skills with colleagues. | 1 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To design and develop scientific and technological materials for the skills acquired in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Organizing projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with social responsibility awareness and implementing them. | 1 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to access information from written, permanent, reliable and accurate sources and use information resources. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to make interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary group studies, to work effectively and to use time effectively | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to take responsibility, to act independently and to gain the ability of creativity. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop professional responsibility and ethical awareness. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to derive information about the properties and evolution of the source from the photons recorded by linking the basic physical interactions with the radiation processes. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to evaluate the structure, formation and evolution of the universe as a whole with scientific methods. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to comprehend and apply the processes related to data collection, analysis and interpretation. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elementary Properties of Radiation | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 2 | Macroscopic Description of the Propagation of Radiation, Flux from an Isotropic Source | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 3 | Specific Intensity | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Radiative Transfer, emission | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Absorbtion, The Radiative Transfer Equation | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Thermal Radiation, The Planck Spectrum | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Scattering Effects; Random Walks | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Review of Maxwell’s Equations, The Radiation Spectrum | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Radiation from Nonrelativistic Systems of Particles, Thomson Scattering (Electron Scattering) | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Review of Lorentz Transformations, Covariance of Electromagnetic Phenomena | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Thermal Bremsstrahlung Emission | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Spectrum of Synchrotron Radiation, Transition from Cyclotron to Synchrotron Emission | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Scattering from Electrons at Rest, Scattering from Electrons in Motion | Study the relevant chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Inverse Compton Spectra | General review of all chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | ||