PřF:F7600 Physics of stellar atmospheres - Course Information

F7600 Physics of stellar atmospheres

Extent and Intensity

2/1. 3 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

doc. RNDr. Jiří Kubát, CSc. (lecturer), prof. RNDr. Zdeněk Mikulášek, CSc. (deputy)
Mgr. Michal Janáček Ceniga, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

prof. RNDr. Zdeněk Mikulášek, CSc.
Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Michal Janáček Ceniga, Ph.D.

Timetable

Tue 17:00–18:50 Fs1 6/1017, Wed 9:00–10:50 Fs1 6/1017, Wed 17:00–18:50 F4,03017

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Physics (programme PřF, M-FY)

Course objectives

At the end of this course, students should be able to understand the basic physics of stellar atmospheres and the radiative transfer in astrophysics.

Syllabus

• Introduction Interaction of radiation with matter Radiative transfer equation Formal solution of radiative transfer equation Radiative transfer with scattering Line absorption and emission Continuum absorption and emission Local thermodynamic equilibrium Statistical equilibrium equations Grey atmosphere Classical model atmospheres Moving atmospheres

Assessment methods

Lectures and class exercises (active participation), oral exam.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught once in two years.
General note: L.
Information on course enrolment limitations: L

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