The Physics of the Interstellar Medium

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: AS7001

In this course you will study the physical processes that dominate the "empty" space between stars, i.e., the so-called interstellar medium. In particular, you will study photoionisation, recombination, line emission, continuum emission, dust and shocks. This knowledge will then used to understand planetary nebulae, supernova remnants, interstellar clouds, stellar winds and active galactic nuclei.

Behörighet

To enter this course knowledge corresponding to a Bachelor's degree in physics, or similar, is required. Also required is knowledge equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English B, or equivalent to one of the following tests; Cambridge CPE and CAE: Pass, IELTS: 6.0 (with no part of the test below 5.0), TOEFL (paper based): 550 (with minimum grade 4 on the written test part), TOEFL (computer based): 213, TOEFL (internet based): 79.

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• The Physics of the Interstellar Medium

  Stockholm University

  Startdatum: 2 november 2026

  Slutdatum: 17 januari 2027

  Studietakt: 50 %