PHYS 781 - Fundamentals of Astrophysics
Multi-wavelength astronomy: radio, infrared, optical and x-ray observations. Radiative Processes: macroscopic description, thermal and non-thermal emission, scattering, line transitions and plasma effects. Gravitational Dynamics: potential and orbits, self-gravitating systems, the Collisionless Boltzmann Equation, gravitational encounters. Fluid Mechanics: simple fluids, soundwaves and shocks, instabilities and transport mechanisms.
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Fall 2025 [1259]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 8907 | 15 / 30 | 10:00 - 11:20 | M,W | | |
Fall 2023 [1239]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 8597 | 15 / 30 | 13:00 - 14:20 | M,W | | |
Fall 2021 [1219]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 7802 | 14 / 15 | 13:00 - 14:20 | M,W | EIT 2053 | Niayesh Afshordi |
| TUT 101 | 11852 | 14 / 15 | 13:00 - 14:20 | F | EIT 2053 | |
Fall 2019 [1199]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 8423 | 14 / 15 | 12:30 - 13:50 | M | EIT 2053 | James Taylor |
Fall 2017 [1179]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 7144 | 8 / 15 | 14:00 - 15:20 | T,Th | C2 278 | Niayesh Afshordi |
| TUT 101 | 7431 | 8 / 15 | 12:00 - 12:50 | F | C2 278 | Niayesh Afshordi |
Fall 2016 [1169]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 7091 | 9 / 15 | 14:30 - 15:50 | T,Th | C2 278 | Niayesh Afshordi |
| TUT 101 | 8736 | 9 / 15 | 12:00 - 13:20 | F | C2 278 | |
Fall 2015 [1159]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 7274 | 7 / 10 | 14:30 - 15:50 | T,Th | C2 278 | Niayesh Afshordi |
Fall 2014 [1149]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 6962 | 5 / 10 | 14:30 - 15:50 | T,Th | C2 278 | Niayesh Afshordi |
| TUT 101 | 8469 | 5 / 10 | 12:00 - 13:20 | F | C2 278 | Niayesh Afshordi |
Fall 2013 [1139]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 6555 | 4 / 10 | 14:30 - 15:50 | T,Th | C2 278 | Niayesh Afshordi |
Fall 2012 [1129]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 6475 | 9 / 10 | 13:00 - 14:20 | M | EIT 2053 | James Taylor |
Fall 2011 [1119]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 6321 | 4 / 10 | 11:30 - 12:50 | T,Th | C2 278 | James Taylor |
Fall 2010 [1109]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 6346 | 8 / 10 | 11:30 - 12:50 | T,Th | C2 278 | James Taylor |
Fall 2009 [1099]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 6146 | 2 / 10 | 10:00 - 11:20 | T,Th | EIT 2053 | James Taylor |
Fall 2008 [1089]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 4977 | 1 / 10 | 14:30 - 15:50 | T,Th | EIT 2053 | James Taylor |
Fall 2007 [1079]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 5713 | 6 / 10 | 14:30 - 15:50 | T,Th | PHY 352 | James Taylor |
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