Nuclear Astrophysics 1
Module PH2060
Module version of WS 2010/1
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| WS 2016/7 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH2060 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This module description is valid to SS 2017.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 75 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2060 in the version of WS 2010/1 was Shawn Bishop.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This is a two-semester course (WS through SS). The first semester covers the physics of stellar structure, hyrdostratic equillibrium, thermodynamics of the stellar interior, thermonuclear reaction rates, and the connection between the structure of nuclei and the reaction rates occurring stars. Additionlly, the connection between the structure of the star and the nuclear physics happening in its core during non-explosive nuclear burning phases will be taught. Here, the student will learn from where the elements from carbon to iron come.
Learning Outcome
After successful completion of this module, the student is able to
Preconditions
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
- Cauldrons in the Cosmos: Nuclear Astrophysics, C.E. Rolfs & W. S. Rodney, University Of Chicago Press.
- Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis, Donald D. Clayton, University Of Chicago Press.
- Nuclear Physics of Stars, Christian Iliadis, Wiley-VCH.
- Nucleosynthesis and Chemical Evolution of Galaxies, Bernard E.J. Pagel, Cambridge University Press.
- Supernovae and Nucleosynthesis, David Arnett, Princeton University Press.
- An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, Bradley W. Carroll & Dale A. Ostlie, Addison Wesley.
- Isotopes: Principles and Applications, Gunter Faure & Teresa M. Mensing, Johen Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Remarks on associated module exams
The exam for this module can be taken together with the exam to the associated follow-up module PH2061: Nukleare Astrophysik 2 / Nuclear Astrophysics 2 after the follwoing semester. In this case you need to register for both exams in the following semester.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester. There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.