Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PHYSICS OF THE RADIATIVE UNIVERSE | ||
Code | PHYS485 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr R Crain Physics R.Crain@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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- Understand the concept of thermodynamic equilibrium and its consequences on radiation |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) At the end of the module the student should have the ability to - Relate observable quantities to physical conditions and mechanism(s) |
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(LO2) - Describe and calculate the emergent flux and spectrum for several mechanisms (e.g.Bremsstrahlung, synchrotron, Compton effect) |
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(LO3) - Apply this knowledge to understand the properties and behaviour of different objects (active galaxies, neutron stars, H II regions, gamma-ray bursts) |
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(LO4) - Describe the physics of a few important line ratios in HII regions |
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(LO5) - Understand several cooling and heating mechanisms in astrophysical plasmas |
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(LO6) - Describe and use the concept of Eddington luminosity in several different situations |
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(LO7) - Use measurements of the HI 21cm line to deduce astrophysical information |
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(LO8) - Understand the basic physics of gamma-ray bursts |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
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- Refresher: Radiative transfer equation, black body radiation, special relativity, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics (phase space, distribution function, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution) |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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The module will be delivered in person in 2022. Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial Asynchronous learning materials (notes/videos/exercises etc) will be made available to students through the VLE. The module will have regular synchronous sessions in active learning mode. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
11 |
35 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 115 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
In person, time-controlled examination | 150 | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessed Homework Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 20 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |