Description

An overview of the principles of observation in modern astrophysics and how it can be used to study the properties of astrophysical objects.

Compétences visées

•    Applying knowledge in physics;

•    Apply methods from mathematics and digital technology;

•    Produce a critical analysis, with hindsight and perspective;

•    Communicate in writing and orally, including in English.

Syllabus

• Imaging and exploitation of observations:
  • direct imaging, interferometry, applications.
  • UV, optical, infrared, radio and mechanisms of emission of continuum in these domains.
  • Photometry (Hertzsprung-Russell diagram and stellar evolution, morphology of galaxies ...);
• Observations in spectroscopy: principles of spectrographs.
  • Transmission and absorption mechanisms of spectral lines, bases of radiation transfer.
  • Exploitation (expansion of the Universe, 21 cm line of hydrogen and gas kinematics, diagnosis of physical conditions and chemical composition ...);

Contacts

Responsable(s) de l'enseignement

• Sébastien Derriere