PHY 425
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PHY 425 - Astrophysics (4 cr)
Physics and AstronomySCI - Division of Science and Tech
Course Title
Astrophysics
Catalog Description
Applications of the major areas of physics in space-related fields. Random processes-the Boltzman and Saha equations and thermodynamic applications; relativistic effects-Poynting-Robertson drag and synchrotron radiation; Electromagnetic-Faraday rotation, plasmas, and Compton effect; Quantum-Ionized hydrogen spectra, cosmic masers, radiative transfer in stellar atmospheres. Prerequisites: PHY 310, PHY 316 and PHY356.
Minimum
4
Max
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Requirement Designation
Regular Liberal Arts
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Lecture
Contact Hours
4