Course: Nuclear Astrophysics

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Course title Nuclear Astrophysics
Course code SLO/JAS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Nosek Dalibor, RNDr. Dr.
Course content
Nuclear processes in the universe and stars, background microwave radiation, nucleosynthesis and neutrinos as a source of information about these processes. Detection of cosmic particles.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 44 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Description of nuclear processes that took place and take place in the universe.
Comprehension: Explain the role of particles and nuclei in the history of the universe, identify the causes of various physical processes in the universe.
Prerequisites
Not specified.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Seminar Work

Knowledge of taught topics.
Recommended literature
  • Grupen, C., et. al. (2005). Astroparticle physics. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heilderberg.
  • Kolb, E.W., Turner, M.S. (1990). The Early Universe. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.
  • Perkins, D.H. (2003). Particle Astrophysics. Oxford University Press.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Physics (2019) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter