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| School of Physical and Geographical Sciences |
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| PHY-30003 |
The Physics of Compact Objects |
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| Co-ordinator: |
Prof Rob Jeffries Room: LJ2.08, Tel:33892 |
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| Teaching Team: |
Dr Arumugam Mahendrasingam,
Prof Coel Hellier,
Mrs Patricia Pointon
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| Lecture Time: |
See Timetable... |
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| Level: |
3 |
Credits: |
15 |
Study Hours: |
150 |
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Astrophysics
Dual Honours (Level 3)
Astrophysics
Major (Level 3)
Astrophysics
Minor (Level 3)
Physics
Dual Honours (Level 3)
Physics
Major (Level 3)
Physics
Minor (Level 3)
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No
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Successful completion of Level 2 Physics/Astrophysics
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None
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Applications of statistical and quantum physics to stellar structure; white dwarf and neutron stars; pulsars (M15).
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To develop an understanding of the laws of quantum, nuclear and statistical physics to stellar sized compact stars - i.e. White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars.
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Successful students will be able to demonstrate that they understand the properties of degenerate matter and that they appreciate the difference between normal and compact stars. They will understand how microscopic physical laws can be applied to macroscopic systems [1, 2].
Demonstrate the understanding of how the structures of compact stars are determined and be aware of the importance of an accurate equation of state [1, 2].
Demonstrate the understanding of how observations of compact stars can be used to probe physical laws at very high densities and be aware of the most recent astrophysical research on the subject [1, 2].
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20 hours lecture attendance
10 hours tutorial attendance
40 hours problem sheets
80 hours private study
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| 1: Exercise weighted 20% (min pass mark of 30) |
4 PROBLEM SHEETS
Four problem sheets distributed throughout the semester.
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| 2: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 80% (min pass mark of 30) |
UNSEEN EXAM
Two hour unseen examination, students are asked to answer 3 questions out of 5
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Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013
This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information. |