Astrophysical Radiation Processes

About this programme

Cloudlets swarm around the Milky way galaxy's supermassive black hole , a source of synchrotron radiation. Credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/ J. R. Goicoechea (Instituto de Física Fundamental, CSIC, Spain) In this course, you will learn in depth about the processes that emit radiation in our Universe. This includes thermal emission from stars, and non-thermal emission, from supernova remnants and active galactic nuclei. Many of these processes are applications of quantum mechanics, electromagnetic theory, and special relativity, seeing these realized in astrophysical contexts will help you solidify this physics. Throughout the course we will have plenty of exercises and problems directly using what we learn to explain astrophysical observations. The course is given during day time at the 50% level. It is part of the Master’s programme in Astronomy, but can also be taken as a freestanding course if you fulfil the entry requirements. The course is normally given in English. The course includes lectures, exercises, group work and laboratory assignments with an associated report. Examination is carried out through exercises, a laboratory assignment, and a final written exam. Radiative Processes in Astrophysics by George B. Rybicki and Alan P. Lightman,Wiley-VCH. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme.