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Selected problems in astrophysics  

Description

Basic terms, definitions, and processes. Planet detection methods. Cosmic missions. Exoplanet properties and observations. Special and famous exoplanets. Interior (convection, degeneracy, equations of the structure). Formation and evolution, radii. Atmospheres (irradiation, stratospheres, heat redistribution, chemistry and composition, dust...). Brown dwarfs (definitions, observations, properties, spectral classification MLTY, formation, disks, interior, evolution, atmospheres). Outcome: Student will obtain basic knowledge required for further study and work in the field. Particular attention is given to understanding of the terms, methods and processes that take place in exoplanets and brown dwarfs. Course offers overview of the field with the latest highlights and discoveries.

Delivery mode

Presential
English

Name

Selected problems in astrophysics
English

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation

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