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| Code | FK027 |
| Name | Accretion Power 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 | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
Particularly focusing on celestial objects such as close binary systems containing compact objects and active nuclei, and understanding the accretion mechanism, which is known to make a significant contribution to the total radiation of such systems, with the help of basic physics and astronomy knowledge.
Course Content
Accretion as an energy source, gas dynamics, the concept of plasma and the accretion mechanism in binary star systems
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Accretion Power in Astrophysics Editors J Frank; A King and D Raine; Cambridge University Press.
Notes
Open database and books
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the accumulation mechanism as an energy source and understands physical, mathematical methods |
| LO02 | Understands and interprets gas dynamics equations, Stable adiabatic and isothermal flows, Stable, spherically symmetrical agglomeration. |
| LO03 | Understands the mechanism of disc formation and accretion in close binary systems |
| LO04 | Understand the effect of strong magnetic fields |
| LO05 | Understand the Shock waves in plasmas |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the equipment used in the field. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy | 1 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret information in their field written and oral | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. | 2 |
| PLO18 | 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 |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can develop original solutions to physical problems. | 2 |
| PLO20 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accretion theory and observations | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | The equations of gas dynamics, Steady adiabatic flows; isothermal flows | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Sound waves, Steady, spherically symmetric accretion | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Charge neutrality, plasma oscillations and the Debye length , Collisions | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Thermal plasmas: relaxation time and mean free path | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Transport phenomena: viscosity | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | The effect of strong magnetic fields, Shock waves in plasmas | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Repeats lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Interacting binary systems | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Roche lobe overflow, Roche geometry | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Disc formation | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Viscous torques, binary evolution | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | The magnitude of viscosity, Beyond the α-prescription | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Accretion in close binaries: other possibilities I | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Accretion in close binaries: other possibilities II | Study the relevant section in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Repeats lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Repeats lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||