ASTRO 6511

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ASTRO 6511
High Energy Astrophysics

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Compact objects (neutron stars, black holes and white dwarfs) are the endpoints of stellar evolution. They are responsible for some of the most exotic phenomena in the universe such as supernovae, magnetars, gamma-ray bursts, neutron star and black hole mergers. Supermassive black holes also lie at the heart of the violent processes in active galactic nuclei. The study of compact objects allows one to probe physics under extreme conditions (high densities, strong magnetic fields, and gravity). This course surveys the astrophysics of compact stars and related subjects. Emphasis is on the application of diverse theoretical physics tools to various observations of compact stars. There are no astronomy or general relativity prerequisites.


Prerequisites senior level physics at upper-division undergraduate level.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2022FA, 2021SP, 2018FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 6525

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8086 ASTRO 6511   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Lai, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person