. "Astrophysics"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "High energy astrophysics"@en . . "3.0" . "Learning objectives\n\nReferring to knowledge\n\nThe objective of this course is to acquire research training in high-energy astrophysics, from an observational and theoretical point of view. The subjects provides students with basic and updated knowledge to properly prepare them for the subsequent career in research. For those who do not foresee a career in research, the learning gained on this master’s degree will boost their skills and increase their experience, which could be useful in the job market.\n\nTo understand the high-energy universe in which we live, first we explain physical mechanisms that can accelerate particles to high energies and radiation processes that lead to astrophysical sources. Then, we study the phenomenology of various kinds of astrophysical high-energy sources, such as supermassive black holes in galactic nuclei, X-ray binary stars, pulsars or supernova remnants. The most recent observational results are presented and the implication is discussed in the available models.\n\nHigh-energy astrophysics is currently in a golden age due to the results that are being obtained from existing observatories, which represent a unique opportunity to advance in the field of high energies. The following observatories are notable:\n— Soft X-ray satellites, such as XMM-Newton or Chandra.\n— Hard X-ray satellites, such as INTEGRAL or Swift.\n— High-energy gamma-ray satellites, such as Fermi.\n— Cherenkov telescopes, such as MAGIC, HESS or VERITAS.\n— Neutrino detectors, such as IceCube.\n\nThe enormous amount of information that has been gathered by these instruments over years requires professionals to process the data properly and contribute to advances in the physics field.\n\n \n\n \n\nTeaching blocks\n\n \n\n1. 0. Introduction - Messengers from space\n* Cosmic rays\n\n Neutrinos\n\n Gravitational waves\n\n Electromagnetic waves \n\n2. 1. Particle acceleration and radiation mechanisms in high energy astrophysics\n* 1.1. Particle acceleration mechanisms\n\n 1.2. Diffusion\n\n 1.3. Energy losses\n\n 1.3. Radiative processes\n\n 1.3.1. Thermal emission\n\n 1.3.2. Synchrotron radiation\n\n 1.3.3. Inverse Compton scattering\n\n 1.3.4. Bremsstrahlung\n\n 1.3.5. Hadronic processes\n\n 1.3.6. Particle annihilation\n\n3. 2. Accretion and ejection in relativistic sources\n* 2.1. Accretion onto compact objects \n\n 2.2. Outflows: jets and winds (general physical description)\n\n 2.3. Flow dynamics (production, propagation, content, termination)\n\n 2.4. Emission in relativistic outflows: electron-positron pairs \n\n 2.5. Emission in relativistic outflows: protons and nuclei \n\n 2.6. Radiation reprocessing\n\n4. 3. Phenomenology of accreting sources with outflows\n* 3.1. Observational tools (analysis and fundamental diagrams)\n\n 3.2. X-ray binary accretion modes\n\n 3.3. Disks and jets \n\n 3.4. Black holes at all scales: from X-ray binaries to AGNs\n\n5. 4. High-energy gamma-ray sources in the Universe\n* 4.1. High-energy gamma-ray detectors and satellites\n\n 4.2. Imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes\n\n 4.3. Galactic high-energy gamma-ray sources (pulsars, pulsar wind nebulae, supernova remnants, X-ray and gamma-ray binaries, etc.)\n\n 4.4. Extragalactic high-energy gamma-ray sources (AGNs, GRBs, EBL, etc.)\n\n 4.5. Fundamental physics at high-energy gamma rays (dark matter, Lorentz invariance, etc.)\n\n \n\n \n\nTeaching methods and general organization\n\n \n\nLecturers explain the topics in the programme with the support of audiovisual material and the Internet among others.\nStudents are given the material presented in each class in electronic format.\nStudents must submit an assignment and give an oral presentation, and a written synthesis test to prove the comprehension of the knowledge acquired.\n\n \n\n \n\nOfficial assessment of learning outcomes\n\n \n\nStudents should work on a topic of high energy astrophysics proposed by teachers. The work, which must be presented orally and submitted in writing, allows part of the assessment to be carried out. The assessment is completed with a written synthesis test and taking into account active participation in class. The percentage of the grade for each part is:\n- Participation: 20%\n\n- Written synthesis test: 30%\n\n- Written work: 20%\n\n- Oral presentation of the work: 30%\n\nThe same system is used for re-evaluation as for evaluation.\n\n \n\n \n\nReading and study resources\n\nCheck availability in Cercabib\n\nBook\n\nAharonian, F. A. Very high energy cosmic gamma radiation : crucial window on the extreme universe. Singapore : World Scientific Publishing, cop. 2004. Enllaç\n\n\nCharles, Philip A. ; Seward, Frederick D. Exploring the X-ray universe. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1995. Enllaç\n\n\nLongair, M. S. High energy astrophysics. 3rd ed. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2011 Enllaç\n\n\nPacholczyk, A. G. Radioastrofísica : procesos no térmicos en fuentes galácticas y extragalácticas. Barcelona : Reverté, DL 1979 Enllaç\n\n\nRomero, Gustavo E. ; Paredes i Poy, Josep Maria. Introducción a la astrofísica relativista. Barcelona : Publicacions i Edicions Universitat de Barcelona, cop. 2011 Textos docents ; 365\n\n\nMore information at: http://grad.ub.edu/grad3/plae/AccesInformePDInfes?curs=2023&assig=568433&ens=M0D0B&recurs=pladocent&n2=1&idioma=ENG" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology"@en . . "https://web.ub.edu/en/web/estudis/w/masteruniversitari-m0d0b" . "60"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The master's degree Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology of the University of Barcelona is intended for holders of bachelor's degrees and equivalent undergraduate degrees (particularly in physics), engineers and technical engineers who wish to pursue a specialization in one of the following branches of knowledge: astrophysics and space sciences; atomic, nuclear and particle physics; or gravitation and cosmology. The duration and specific content will depend on each applicant's previous studies.\nThe master's degree seeks to provide students with the training needed to conduct research in one of the fields listed above or in a related field, thanks to the interdisciplinary subjects also included in the program.\n\nThe course focuses on preparing students to begin a doctoral thesis upon completion of their degree, enabling them to pursue an academic career. However, it also provides highly valuable training for a career in the public or private sector, opening up a wide range of employment options.\n\nObjectives\nThe objectives of the master's degree are to provide students with advanced academic training in the fields of astrophysics, space sciences, atomic, nuclear and particle physics, gravitation and cosmology. More specifically, the objectives are:\n\n\n\nto study the content of a carefully selected set of subjects;\n\nto acquire the work methodology needed for conducting research and completing a doctoral thesis in the above fields through the completion of one or more research projects during the program;\n\nto acquire the skills needed to give scientific presentations;\n\nto acquire the competences, skills and abilities required to join a research group and complete doctoral studies or eventually join companies that pursue developments related to research in the mentioned fields.\n\nCompetences\nThe generic competences obtained by students will be instrumental (such as the capacity for analysis and synthesis, a working knowledge of English, knowledge of software tools and decision-making skills), interpersonal (such as critical reasoning, teamwork and creativity), and systemic (such as the capacity for independent learning and the capacity to adapt to new situations).\n\nThe specific competences obtained by students will be the capacity to understand a physical system in terms of the relevant scales of energy, the capacity to identify observable magnitudes and the capacity to test predictions from theoretical models with experimental and observational data.\n\nAnother potential specific competence is the capacity to develop and apply new technologies."@en . . . "1"@en . "FALSE" . . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "1660.20" . "Euro"@en . "4920" . "None" . "Obtaining the Master's Degree in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology is the first step towards undertaking a doctoral thesis in one of the research lines in the general fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics (astrophysics and space sciences) or Particle Physics and Gravitation (atomic, nuclear and particle physics, gravitation and cosmology). Some of the more applied syllabus content may also open professional doors to work in companies in the aerospace, energy, financial and communications sectors, among others, as these require specialists in the fields of space science, data processing and analysis, process simulation and advanced computation, etc."@en . "2"^^ . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .