Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
ASTR561: Galaxies and Large Scale Structure (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Fall, Spring CR 3.0
Prerequisites:
Graduate status or PHYS 342 or PHYS 344
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Description:
(PHYS 561) Covers basic observed properties and models of galactic structure, dynamics of stars, physics of interstellar medium, formation of galaxies, properties of clusters of galaxies, and dark matter.
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Instructor(s):
LYUTIKOV, MAXIM
Email:
lyutikov@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2022
Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
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Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology: An Introduction | Peter Schneider | 2nd | 978-3642540820 | Springer | Optional | This book is highly recommended for the course. |
Galactic Dynamics | James Binney and Scott Tremaine | 2nd | 978-0691130279 | Princeton University Press | Optional | This book is highly recommended for the course. |
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