Specific Competition
CE1 - Understand the basic conceptual schemes of Astrophysics
CE2 - Understand the structure and evolution of stars
CE7 - Know how to find solutions to specific astrophysical problems by themselves using specific bibliography with minimal supervision. Know how to function independently in a novel research project
CE10 - Use current scientific instrumentation (both Earth-based and Space-based) and learn about its innovative technologies.
General Competencies
CG1 - Know the advanced mathematical and numerical techniques that allow the application of Physics and Astrophysics to the solution of complex problems using simple models
CG2 - Understand the technologies associated with observation in Astrophysics and instrumentation design
Basic skills
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader contexts
CB8 - That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments
CB10 - That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous
Exclusive to the Specialty in Observation and Instrumentation
CX7 - Apply the different techniques that allow us to obtain physical information about the Universe from the spectrum
6. Subject contents
Theoretical and practical contents of the subject
- Topics:
1. Introduction to instrumentation and observation techniques in optical spectroscopy.
Processing of optical astronomical spectra with CCD detectors (the IRAF astronomical data reduction package and Python are used).
Visual extragalactic spectroscopy practice. Correction of instrumental effects. Wavelength and flow calibration. Spectra extraction.
Spectrum analysis: line adjustments, determination of speeds, equivalent widths, flows and intensities.
2. Introduction to spectroscopy techniques in the infrared (IR) range.
Practice of extragalactic spectroscopy in the IR (the IRAF astronomical data reduction package is used).
Correction of instrumental effects. Calibration, extraction and analysis of spectra.
3. Introduction to spectropolarimetry techniques.
Solar spectropolarimetry practice. Inference of the magnetic field in the solar atmosphere by means of the spectroscopic traces in the Stokes parameters. Measurement of the thermodynamic properties of the solar surface.
