FU:TFNPV0010 Numerical Astrophysics

TFNPV0010 Numerical Astrophysics

Institute of physics in Opava
winter 2023

Extent and Intensity

1/3/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Martin Urbanec, Ph.D.
Institute of physics in Opava

Timetable

Thu 9:55–10:40 PU-UF

TFNPV0010/A: Thu 10:40–12:55 PU-UF, M. Urbanec

Prerequisites (in Czech)

(FAKULTA(FU) && TYP_STUDIA(N))

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

Course objectives

Course is focused on methods of numerical astrophysics and on understanding of basic equations of theoretical astrophysics

Learning outcomes

Student will understand equations of astrophysics and will be able to use numerical methods to solve them.

Syllabus

The course is organised as follows:
Fundamental equations of astrophysics
Numerical methods for solution of differential equations
Motion around central body, simulation of Solar system
Analytical solution of simplified problems and its role as test for numerical simulations
Many body problems
Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics
Equation of hydrostatic equilibrium and its numerical solution
SPH - smoothed particle
Stellar evolution and its numerical simulation
Spherical accretion and its numerical simulation
Radiative processes in astrophysics and their numerical solution
Gravitational collapse
Stellar binaries and their evolution

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises

Assessment methods

oral and written exam, mandatory presence at exercises (at least 75%)

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.

The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2024.