Astrophysics(2.0 credits) | |||
| Code | : | 10222 | |
| Course Type | : | Specialized Courses | |
| Class Format | : | Lecture | |
| Course Name | : | Fundamental and Applied Physics | |
| Starts 1 | : | 2 Spring Semester | |
| Elective/Compulsory | : | Elective | |
| Lecturer | : | Tsutomu　TAKEUCHI Associate Professor | |
| •Course Purpose |
| To understand the hierarchy of the universe and the evolution of the universe based on classical mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical physics, electromagnetism, atomic physics, nuclear physics, relativity, and quantum mechanics. |
| •Prerequisite Subjects |
| Basic physics (mechanics, electrodynamics) |
| •Course Topics |
| Course Contents
1. Hierarchy of the Universe 2. Basic Astrophysical Concepts 3. Our Solar System: Sun and Planets 4. Stars and Interstellar Medium 5. Planet formation 6. Exoplanets 7. Star formation 8. The Milky Way Galaxy 9. Galaxies in the Universe 10. The evolution of galaxies 11. Cluster of galaxies and the large-scale structure 12. Cosmic microwave background radiation and Big Bang 13. Big Bang Nucleosynthesis and beyond 14. The history and fate of the Universe |
| •Textbook |
| Material will be distributed during the courses. |
| •Additional Reading |
| Not specified. Some suggested readings will be introduced during the lectures. |
| •Grade Assessment |
| Based on reports on the subjects introduced in the lecture. |
| •Notes |
| •Contacting Faculty |
| TAKEUCHI Tsutomu
E-mail: E-mail: takeuchi.tsutomu@g.mbox.nagoya-u.ac.jp |