The course includes the most common types of continuum radiation that are observed in astronomy, thermal
as well as non-thermal. Using special theory of relativity and classical theory of radiation, including
Maxwell's equations, retarded potentials, multipole radiation, spectral distribution and Larmor's formula, the
origin of free-free radiation, synchrotron radiation and Compton radiation is described. It is expected that the student after taking the course will be able to: show good understanding for classical
radiation theory; Maxwell's equations, the wave equation and its solutions, potential theory and multipole
radiation - describe relativistic radiation theory - describe the origin and properties of blackbody radiation,
free-free radiation, synchrotron radiation and Compton radiation - to solve astrophysical problems where
these radiation mechanisms are involved
