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Uppsala University
The Physics of Stars
Elementary physics of gas and radiation in stellar interiors and stellar atmospheres. Interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter. The state of matter in the Sun and stars, nuclear reactions, and opacity. Energy transport in the Sun and stars. Equations of stellar structure. Comparison between observat…
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Overview
Elementary physics of gas and radiation in stellar interiors and stellar atmospheres. Interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter. The state of matter in the Sun and stars, nuclear reactions, and opacity. Energy transport in the Sun and stars. Equations of stellar structure. Comparison between observations and predictions from theory. Formation of stars. Production of elements during different phases of stellar evolution. Red giants as advanced stages of stellar evolution. Solar and stellar variability and pulsation. Supernovae as engines of galactic evolution. Exotic stars: white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Self-studies in case of few participants.
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120 credits in science/engineering including Astrophysics 1. Astrophysics 1 may be taken in parallel. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
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- Skolverket Susa-navet
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- 2026-11-02
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- Education offering e.uoh.uu.1fa223.13061.20262
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- 2026-09-23T10:39:41.205927+00:00
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- 8e217193-f5fa-4778-b085-a4521fd03e8d
- Education identity in the source
- i.uoh.uu.1fa223.13061.20262
- Offering identity in the source
- e.uoh.uu.1fa223.13061.20262
- Education-form source code
- HS
- Education code in the source
- 1FA223
- Change time according to the source
- 2026-02-12T18:37:23
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