ASTR-5700 (3) Stellar Astrophysics

Explores stellar interiors, evolution and atmospheres, with the Sun and its heliosphere being used as the closest and best-studied example of a star. Covers energy generation, transport, principles of stellar structure, stellar rotation, pulsation and evolution to supernova and compact object stages. Includes radiation transport in stellar photospheres, chromospheres, coronas, winds. Department enforced prereq., senior level undergraduate physics. Recommended prereq., ASTR 5120. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.