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ASTR 402. Theoretical Astrophysics
Application of physical principles to a broad selection of topics in astrophysics: fluid dynamics in an astrophysical context; equilibria and collapse of interstellar clouds; star formation; shock waves, ionization fronts, winds, and accretion and jets; stellar structure, evolution, and nucleosynthesis; white dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars, and compact x-ray sources; dynamics of stellar systems and spiral structure; cosmic electrodynamics, including continuum radiation mechanisms, cosmic rays, and radio galaxies; cosmology; galaxy formation; and quasars.
Emphasis on the underlying physics rather than on detailed factual description.
Prerequisite: PHYCS 336, PHYCS 361, and PHYCS 386; or consent of instructor.
1 unit.