FPF:UFAF012 Introduction to stellar struct - Course Information

UFAF012 Introduction to stellar structure and evolution

Extent and Intensity

2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Martin Urbanec, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Martin Urbanec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Kateřina Klimovičová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Martin Urbanec, Ph.D.
Centrum interdisciplinárních studií – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava

Timetable

Wed 8:55–10:30 B4

• Timetable of Seminar Groups:

UFAF012/01: Wed 10:35–12:10 B4, M. Urbanec

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Astrophysics (programme FPF, B1701 Fyz)

Course objectives

The lecture discusses the basic concepts of the structure of stars, their origin and development, including the final stages.

Syllabus

• * Basic characteristics of stars. The Sun.
  * Hydrostatic equilibrium.
  * Stellar interiors, equations of state.
  * Sources of energy in stars. Nucleosynthesis.
  * Transfer of energy in stars.
  * Structure equations of stars.
  * Stellar atmospheres.
  * Creation of stars.
  * Evolution of a single star.
  * Final stages of stellar evolution.
  * Binary systems. Evolution of binaries.
  * Variable stars. Supernovas.

Literature

required literature
• P. Harmanec, M. Brož. Stavba a vývoj hvězd. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7378-165-1. info
• B. W. Carroll, D. A. Ostlie. An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics. Massachusetts, 1996. info

recommended literature
• Hansen C. J., Kawaler S. D., Trimble V. Stellar interiors. Berlin Heidelberg, 2004. ISBN 978-0-387-20089-7. info
• T. Padmanabhan. Theoretical Astrophysics II ? Stars and Stellar Systems. Cambridge, 2001. ISBN 0-521-56631-2. info

not specified
• W. K. Rose. Advanced Stellar Astrophysics. Cambridge, 1998. ISBN 0-521-58833-2. info

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.

Teacher's information

* 75% attendance in seminars, active participation

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