Astrophysics

Lecturer:

Petr Kulhánek (gar.), Milan Červenka

Tutor:

Petr Kulhánek (gar.), Milan Červenka

Supervisor:

Department of Physics

Synopsis:

Astrophysics is available elongation of the lectures from Physics. Relatively attractive theme enables students to prolong their knowledge from mechanics, optics, relativity, quantum theory, electromagnetic radiation, differential and integral calculus. The lecture is finished by voluntary three-day practice camp.

Requirements:

Physics two is good prerequisite, but not necessary

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Star origin and evolution. Thermonuclear fusion. HR diagram.

2. Final stages of star evolution. White dwarf, neutron star, black hole.

3. Star spectra, spectral classes. Radiation. What can we read from spectrum? Doppler phenomenon.

4. Variable stars, cepheids, novae and supernovae.

5. Solar system, Kepler and Newtonian laws. Comets, meteors, asteroids.

6. Terrestrial and giant planets. Cosmic exploration.

7. Solar system surroundings. Nebulae, clusters, Milky Way, galaxies.

8. Astronomy coordinates, measuring time, constellations.

9. Basics of optics. Fermat principle, aberration.

10. Optical instruments. Telescope types, multi-systems, preparation of mirrors.

11. Universe as the whole, cosmology. Evolution of the Universe.

12. Big Bang theory, CMB radiation, elements origin.

13. Dark matter and dark energy

14. Baryonic matter.

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Newton gravitational law.

2. Numerical solution of differential equations.

3. Conservation laws, energy, momentum.

4. Types of rotations, rotation motion, rotation of liquid, vortexes.

5. Kepler laws.

6. Pogson equation.

7. Doppler phenomenon.

8. Astronomical coordinates and time.

9. Basics of Optics. Fermat principle.

10. Metric tensor, measuring distance and time.

11. Fridman models.

12. Elementary particles, Feynman diagrams.

13. Lorentz transformation.

14. Gravitation red-shift, cosmology red-shift, time dilatation, comparison.

Study Objective:

Study materials:

[1] M. Rees: Universe, DK, 2005

[2] J. A. Wheeler: At home in the Universe, American Institute of Physics, 1994

[3] Peratt A.: Physics of the Plasma Universe, Springer-Verlag, 1991

Note:

Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Common plan- structured studies (elective specialized course)
• Computer Technology- structured studies (elective specialized course)
• Electronics and Communication Technology - structured studies (elective specialized course)
• Cybernetics and Measurements- structured studies (elective specialized course)
• Heavy-current Engineering- structured studies (elective specialized course)