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Stockholm University
Astrophysical Radiation Processes
In this course you will study the physical processes that give rise to the radiation we study in astronomy. Topics covered are among others Maxwell's equations, retarded potentials, multipole radiation, spectral distribution and Larmor's formula. This knowledge is then used to describe the origin of free-free emissi…
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In this course you will study the physical processes that give rise to the radiation we study in astronomy. Topics covered are among others Maxwell's equations, retarded potentials, multipole radiation, spectral distribution and Larmor's formula. This knowledge is then used to describe the origin of free-free emission, synchrotron radiation and Compton radiation. The course ends with applications of these types of radiation.
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To enter this course knowledge corresponding to a Bachelor's degree in physics, or similar, is required. In addition, knowledge about spectra and radiation transfer corresponding to what is taught in Astrophysical spectra, AN, 7,5hp (AS7006) 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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- 2025-10-21T16:14:03
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