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Nuclear Astrophysics

OK18

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

Second

2023/2024

1 Semester

3

The main objective of the course "Nuclear Astrophysics" is to master the methods and principles of solving astronomical problems theoretically, planning, and conducting astronomical experiments and observations using approaches, models, and principles adopted in nuclear physics and astronomy.

Full-time form

The material is based on knowledge of physical and astronomical laws studied in experimental and theoretical physics courses, as well as specialized courses in astronomy and astrophysics. It requires prior knowledge from the course in Nuclear Physics. In turn, the "Nuclear Astrophysics" course provides the foundation for further specialized disciplines, forms a general understanding of modern physical research methods, and prepares students for professional work in the field.

The course "Nuclear Astrophysics" is designed to deepen knowledge of high-energy astrophysics. It introduces students to the main types of nucleosynthesis occurring in astrophysical objects, such as: Primordial nucleosynthesis, Stellar nucleosynthesis, Explosive nucleosynthesis, Nucleosynthesis in the interstellar medium, Nucleosynthesis in accretion disks. Students will also explore the fundamentals of neutrino astronomy and cosmic ray physics. Additionally, the course examines nuclear reactions occurring in Solar System bodies and the changes in the isotopic composition of matter in the Solar System, both primordial (during its formation) and in airless celestial bodies.

• R.N.Boyd. An Introduction to Nuclear Astrophysics // The University of Chicago Press, 2007. • David Griffiths. Introduction to Elementary Particles // Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008. • C. A. Barnes, D. D. Clayton, and D. N. Schram (eds.). Essays in Nuclear Astrophysics // Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1982. • Nuclear Astrophysics // Online lectures. https://archive.int.washington.edu/PHYS554/2011/2011.html • E. Margaret Burbidge, G. R. Burbidge, William A. Fowler, and F. Hoyle Synthesis of the Elements in Stars // Rev. Mod. Phys. 29, 547. 1957. • Steven Weinberg. The Quantum Theory of Fields // Cambridge University Press. 2013.

Lectures

• Semester evaluation: 1. Control works: 2, each worth 15 points. 2. Short independent tasks: 10 points. • Final evaluation: 60 points. • Conditions for admission to the final exam: At least 10 points during the semester. Evaluation Process Control works are conducted in the middle (first module) and at the end (second module) of the semester. Participation during lectures and short independent tasks are evaluated throughout the semester, with summaries for the first and second modules.

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