Course overview
This course allows students to develop their knowledge of modern techniques, theory and observational results relating to energetic processes in astrophysics and cosmology and introduces the physics of planetary atmospheres with special emphasis on the atmosphere of the Earth.
Course learning outcomes
- Use concepts including special and general relativity to explain aspects of astrophysics such as Binary Stars and Accretion in Close Binary Systems, and the associated processes occurring in the Milky Way and other galaxies
- Explain cosmology, both observation and theory
- Use concepts including thermodynamics of dry and moist air, radiation and radiative transfer relevant to planetary atmospheres to explain the basic motion of the atmosphere, climate and climate change;
- Select and apply appropriate techniques for solving a range of problems and assess the validity of any assumptions that were made, and the correctness of the solution;
- Identify the basic concepts and results of modern research papers in atmospheric physics and astrophysics;
- Use the tools, methodologies, language and conventions of physics to test and communicate ideas and explanations
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