ASTR 4460 - Physics of Compact Stars

Effective Date 02/17/2023
The compact stars - white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes - are the end state of stellar evolution. The conditions in and around these objects are extreme as compared to terrestrial standards, and they are responsible for some of the most powerful and dynamic phenomena in the universe. This course introduces the physics of strong gravity and dense matter required to understand compact stars and their observational manifestations.

Requisites Prereq: Must have completed MATH 3250 and MATH 4220 and PHYS 3210 and PHYS 3150 and PHYS 3340. Coreq: Must have completed or be enrolled in PHYS 3310

Credits: 3