Outline
PHY404 will cover advanced astrophysics topics involving observations and theory of star and planet formation, plus the evolution of low, intermediate and high mass single stars, close binary evolution, plus end states (white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes), supernovae and gamma ray bursts.
Low mass star formation; giant molecular clouds; pre-main sequence; multiple stars; massive star formation; planets and brown dwarfs; star clusters.
Introduction; evolution of low, intermediate and high mass single stars; close binary evolution; end states, supernovae, gamma ray bursts
Assessment
Coursework for star formation (10 per cent) and stellar evolution (10 per cent) plus end-of-semester exam contributing 80 per cent (3 star formation and 2 star evolution questions - answer 1 from each section plus 1 more question).
Delivery
In 2017/18, star formation lectures (12) will be delivered prior to Reading Week, with stellar evolution lectures (8) delivered after Reading Week.
Course Materials
These are now available via MOLE, together with recording of lectures.______________________
Sept 2017 Paul.Crowther@sheffield.ac.uk