Cosmic Physics 2
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The objective of the course is to provide an in depth knowledge of the star and planet formation processes, starting from molecular clouds, down to the processes that shape the global architecture of planetary systems around the Sun and other stars.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will:
1) understand and interpret the basic observables related to young stars
2) Know the detection methods of extra-solar planets
3) Identify the statistical properties of the population of extra-solar planets
4) Identify the physical processes that determine the evolution of the systems considered
5) Describe analytically the properties of theoretical models for the interpretation of observational data.
1) understand and interpret the basic observables related to young stars
2) Know the detection methods of extra-solar planets
3) Identify the statistical properties of the population of extra-solar planets
4) Identify the physical processes that determine the evolution of the systems considered
5) Describe analytically the properties of theoretical models for the interpretation of observational data.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Electrodynamics: Maxwell equations and electromagnetic waves
Radiative transport (continuum) - astrophysical examples
Absorption and emission lines - astrophysical examples
Radiative transport (lines) - astrophysical examples
Radiation for an accelerated charge. Larmor formula. Cyclotron radiation - astrophysical examples
Thomson and Rayleigh scattering - astrophysical examples
Bremsstrahlung emission - astrophysical examples
Special relativity
Synchrotron emission - astrophysical examples
Compton and inverse Compton scattering - astrophysical examples
Atomic radiative transitions - astrophysical examples
Molecular radiative transitions - astrophysical examples
Line excitation and recombination lines - astrophysical examples
Mention to astrochemistry
Radiative transport (continuum) - astrophysical examples
Absorption and emission lines - astrophysical examples
Radiative transport (lines) - astrophysical examples
Radiation for an accelerated charge. Larmor formula. Cyclotron radiation - astrophysical examples
Thomson and Rayleigh scattering - astrophysical examples
Bremsstrahlung emission - astrophysical examples
Special relativity
Synchrotron emission - astrophysical examples
Compton and inverse Compton scattering - astrophysical examples
Atomic radiative transitions - astrophysical examples
Molecular radiative transitions - astrophysical examples
Line excitation and recombination lines - astrophysical examples
Mention to astrochemistry
Prerequisites for admission
Good knowledge of calculus. Good knowledge of classical physics (mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics), and quantum mechanics (gas).
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures.
Teaching Resources
Rybicki & Lightman - "Radiative Processes in Astrophysics" - Vch Pub
Drane - "Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium" - Princeton Series in Astrophysics
Tielens - "Molecular Astrophysics" - Cambridge University Press
Drane - "Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium" - Princeton Series in Astrophysics
Tielens - "Molecular Astrophysics" - Cambridge University Press
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is a ~ 45 minutes oral discussion on the topics of the course.
FIS/05 - ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor:
Facchini Stefano
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
Office 1.1.10, first floor, Department of Physics, via Celoria 16