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Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description This module focuses on the properties of high energy galactic sources, such as pulsars and X-ray binaries, and processes leading to their formation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Attain a good knowledge of the techniques related to the detection of X-ray and Gamma-ray photons. 2. Critically discuss the high-energy emission properties of X-ray binaries. 3. Understand the physical principles of mass accretion on compact objects (black holes and neutron stars) 4. Quantitatively describe the structure and spectra of accretion disks in their basic form 5. Explain current high energy cosmic ray observations, and describe their features. 6. Summarise the strengths and weaknesses of current theories of star formation. 7. Explain the evolution of stars of a variety of masses, from their formation to their death | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 High energy detectorsX-ray detectors, Gev detectots, TeV detectors, Cosmic Ray detectorsstar formationJeans instability; Stages of gravitational contraction.X-ray binariesLow and high mass X-ray binaries; gamma-ray binaries, colliding wind binariespulsarsVarious models of radio, X-ray and gamma-ray pulsars.stellar evolutiondifference between the evolution of low and high mass stars, degenerate gas, supernovae, compact objects | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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