{"id":null,"code":"TÄHT7010","name":{"valueFi":"Radiative Processes in Astrophysics","valueEn":"Radiative Processes in Astrophysics","valueSv":"Radiative Processes in Astrophysics"},"credits":8.0,"minCredits":8,"maxCredits":8,"tags":[],"createdAt":1790534678882,"contentList":[{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Learning outcomes","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"The student should understand in the end of the course the main concepts from classical and quantum radiation theories. Student should be able to compute emission and absorption coefficients for considered radiative processes, solve radiative transfer equation and by comparing solutions to the observed data determine physical conditions in the astrophysical sources. Student should develop self-study skills and be able to solve problems on topics in the syllabus.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Sisältö","valueEn":"Content","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"Basic properties of radiation, specific intensity, flux, radiation pressure. \r\nThermal radiation. Radiative diffusion. Radiative transfer equation. \r\nThe Einstein coefficients, scattering effects. \r\nBasic theory of radiation fields. \r\nMaxwell equations, plane waves, radiation spectrum, polarization, Stokes parameters. \r\nRetarded potentials, multipole radiation, Larmor formula. \r\nThomson scattering. \r\nSpecial relativity, relativistic effects, Lorentz transformations.\r\nRadiation from moving charges. Bremsstrahlung, cyclotron and synchrotron radiation. \r\nCompton scattering, inverse Compton effect. Pair production. Electron kinetic equation. Cherenkov radiation. \r\nAstrophysical applications to the emission processes in pulsars, relativistic jets in quasars, accretion-powered compact sources such as black holes and neutron stars, clusters of galaxies, and gamma-ray bursts.\r\nThe course contains a number of demanding home and computer exercises.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Suoritustavat","valueEn":"Study methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"Written exam\r\nParticipation in classroom work\r\nMin. 50% of exercises and the final exam.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Toteutustavat","valueEn":"Course unit methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"Lectures 36 h \r\nExercises 18 h\r\nHomework and computer tasks","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppimateriaalit","valueEn":"Learning material","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätiedot","valueEn":"Further information","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"Course will be given every other spring (in even years).","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kurssikirjallisuus","valueEn":"Literature","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"1. Radiative processes in astrophysics, by G. Rybicki, A. Lightman  978-0471827597\n2. The Physics of Astrophysics. Vol 1, Radiation, by F.H. Shu 978-1891389764\n3. Classical Electrodynamics, by J.D. Jackson  978-0471309321\n4. Ghisellini G. \"Radiative processes in high-energy astrophysics\", Springer, 2013 (arxiv:1202.5949) 978-3-319-00612-3\n5. Padmanabhan, T.: Theoretical astrophysics, Vol. I, Astrophysical Processes, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2000  9780521566322\n6. Arfken & Weber \"Mathematical Methods for Physicists\"  978-0123846549","valueEn":"1. Radiative processes in astrophysics, by G. Rybicki, A. Lightman  978-0471827597\n2. The Physics of Astrophysics. Vol 1, Radiation, by F.H. Shu 978-1891389764\n3. Classical Electrodynamics, by J.D. Jackson  978-0471309321\n4. Ghisellini G. \"Radiative processes in high-energy astrophysics\", Springer, 2013 (arxiv:1202.5949) 978-3-319-00612-3\n5. Padmanabhan, T.: Theoretical astrophysics, Vol. I, Astrophysical Processes, Cambridge Univ. 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Arfken & Weber \"Mathematical Methods for Physicists\"  978-0123846549"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Esitietovaatimukset","valueEn":"Qualifications","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"Recommended preceding studies: Introduction to Statistical Physics, Electricity and Magnetism I and II, Thermodynamics, and Theoretical Astrophysics","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointiasteikko","valueEn":"Assessment scale","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"0-5","valueEn":"0-5","valueSv":"0-5"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit","valueEn":"Assessment criteria","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit 2","valueEn":"Assessment criteria 2","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit 3","valueEn":"Assessment criteria 3","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit 4","valueEn":"Assessment criteria 4","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kielet","valueEn":"Languages","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"englanti","valueEn":"English","valueSv":"engelska"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Taso","valueEn":"Level","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Syventävät opinnot","valueEn":"Advanced Studies","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppiaine","valueEn":"Subject","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Tähtitiede","valueEn":"Astronomy","valueSv":"Astronomy"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Vastuuhenkilöt","valueEn":"Person in charge","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Juri Poutanen","valueEn":"Juri Poutanen","valueSv":"Juri Poutanen"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Luokittelu","valueEn":"Classification","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Linkit","valueEn":"Links","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}}]}