Specific Competition
CE1 - Understand the basic conceptual schemes of Astrophysics
CE6 - Understand the structure of matter being able to solve problems related to the interaction between matter and radiation in different energy ranges
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
CG4 - Evaluate the orders of magnitude and develop a clear perception of physically different situations that show analogies allowing the use, to new problems, of synergies and known solutions
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 Theory and Computing Specialty
CX4 - Understand the Physics that explains compact objects and accretion disks.
6. Subject contents
Theoretical and practical contents of the subject
- Lecturer: Dr. Ignacio González Martínez-Pais
Module I: Physics of Compact Objects
1.- REVIEW OF THE PHYSICS OF DEGENERATE MATTER. Fermion gases at low temperature. Chandrasekhar equation of state.
2.- WHITE DWARFS. Introduction. polytropes. Chandrasekhar model. Electrostatic corrections. Results on white dwarf models. Cooling of white dwarfs.
3.- EQUATIONS OF STATE OF CONDENSED MATTER. Introduction. Equations of state up to the "neutron drip". Equations of state above the "neutron drip".
4.- NEUTRON STARS. Introduction. Neutron star models. Internal structure. pulsars.
5.- BLACK HOLES. Introduction. Schwarzschild black holes. Kerr black holes. Black hole thermodynamics.
- Professor: Dr. Pablo Rodríguez Gil
- Topics (headings):
Module II: Accretion Processes
6.- ACCRETION: BASIC CONCEPTS. Introduction. The Eddington limit. spherical accretion. Non-spherical accretion.
7.- THIN ACCRETION DISCS. Introduction. The hypotheses. radial structure. Energy balance. The Shakura and Sunyaev model. instabilities.
8.- OTHER ACCRETIONAL STRUCTURES. Introduction. Advective flows. The boundary layer. Magnetic accretion
9.- ACCRETION IN BINARY SYSTEMS. Roche's potential. Mass transfer. Cataclysmic Variables. X-ray binaries.
