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Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module focuses on the non thermal processes governing the high energy Universe, including radiative processes and particle acceleration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and describe radiative processes leading to the observed X-ray and gamma-ray emission. 2. Attain a good knowledge of the techniques related to the detection of X-ray and Gamma-ray photons. 3. Critically discuss the high-energy emission properties of compact X-ray sources, such as X-ray binaries and Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN). 4. Understand the physical principles of mass accretion on compact objects (black holes and neutron stars) 5. Quantitatively describe the structure and spectra of accretion disks in their basic form 6. Explain current high energy cosmic ray observations terms of quantitative models, and describe their features. 7. Summarise the primary process by which non-thermal particles are accelerated. 8. Write a basic proposal to observe a high energy source of interest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Radiative processesSynchrotron Emission, Inverce Compton Emission, Hadronic EmissionSchock accelerationFermi accelerationHigh energy detectorsX-ray detectors, Gev detectots, TeV detectors, Cosmic Ray detectors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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