Astronomy and Astrophysics

ASTR 220C Advanced Stages of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis

The evolution of massive stars beyond helium burning; properties of white dwarf stars; physics and observations of novae, supernovae, and other high energy stellar phenomena; nuclear systematics and reaction rates; the origin and production of all the chemical elements.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): ASTR 220A. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Spring