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Space Research 2
חקר החלל החיצון 2
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Final problems,

Passover problems

Course structure

No. Topic Main source** Additional source***
* Optional topics are given depending on the time available
** See "Sources" below
*** M. Harwit, Astrophysical concepts
1 Brief overview of our place in the Universe: galaxies, clusters, nebulae, stars, solar system. Typical parameters. web, #1 2.1
2 Brief overview of astronomical and space technique: telescopes, detectors, Chandra, Soho, and Cluster. #1 , #2
3 Motion in gravitional field: Kepler, planets, galaxy. #3 3.1-3.5,
4 Particle motion in electromagnetic fields: gyration, drifts, adiabatic invariants, implications for Earth. #4 6.2-6.6
5 Radiative processes: accelerated particle, dipole radiation, relativistic particle, cyclotron and synchrotron emission, Thomson and Compton scattering #5 6.7-6.22
6 Elements of radiative transfer #5
7 Elements of plasma physics and MHD. #6
8 Sun and solar-terrestrial relations: magnetic field, corona, solar activity, flares, CME, spots, solar wind, magnetosphere, bow shock, magnetopause, magnetic storms.. #7
9 Stellar evolution: from protostars to supernovae. #8 8.1-8.19
10 Late stages: supernovae, neutron stars, pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, magnetars, black holes. #8,#9
11 Elements of cosmology #10 10.1-10.11

ציין

בסוף הקורס תפורסם רשימת שאלות, שמתוכן כל תלמיד יצטרך לפתור 2 או 3 (בהתאם לקושי) ולהגיש תוך פרק זמן שייקבע קרוב למועד פרסום השאלות. הגשה רק אלקטרונית:

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מצגות

תרגולים

Sources

There is no single textbook. The below sources are used in preparation of my lectures.
  1. Cosmic distance scale
  2. Telescopes
    Plasma instruments
  3. Planetary orbits
    Keplerian motion
    Star orbits in galaxies
  4. Charged particle motion in electromagnetic fields
  5. Radiative processes in astrophysics
  6. Elements of MHD
  7. Sun, corona, heliosphere
    CMEs
  8. Stars
  9. Pulsars
    GRB
  10. Cosmology

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