4020115117 X-ray Astronomy
Digital- & Präsenz-basierter Kurs
- Aims
- Basic knowledge of the thermal and non-thermal X-ray Universe
- Requirements
- Basic knowledge in elementary particle physics
- Structure / topics / contents
- Introduction into X-ray astronomy; X-ray detectors; X-rays from the Universe (Sun, binary systems, black holes, diffuse background)
Fundamental physics with X-rays (e.g. tests of general relativity)
- Assigned modules
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P23.1
- Amount, credit points; Exam / major course assessment
- 30 SWS, 5 SP/ECTS (Arbeitsanteil im Modul für diese Lehrveranstaltung, nicht verbindlich)
Active participation in the problem sessions; A certificate for 5 credit points can be achieved by solving problems at home
- Contact
- Gernot Maier (033 7627 7598)
- Literature
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Trumper, J.; Hasinger, G.. The Universe in X-Rays. Springer
Seward, S; Charles, P.. Exploring the X-ray Universe [Hardcover]. Cambridge University Press
Kolb, U.. Extreme Environment Astrophysics . Cambridge University Press