Introduction to Astroparticle Physics (PW Intro Astro)5 ECTS
(englische Bezeichnung: Introduction to Astroparticle Physics)
(Prüfungsordnungsmodul: Physics elective courses)

Lectures:

• • Introduction to Astroparticle Physics
    (Vorlesung, 2 SWS, Robert Lahmann, Mon, 10:00 - 11:45, SRTL (307))
  • Introduction to Astroparticle Physics (Exercise Class)
    (Übung, Robert Lahmann, Mon, 12:15 - 14:00, SRTL (307))

Empfohlene Voraussetzungen:

The lecture provides an introduction to astrophysics and cosmology. The topics are further investigated with practical exercises. Useful pre-knowledge: nuclear and elementary particle physics.

Inhalt:

Contents:
The lecture provides an introduction to astrophysics and cosmology.

• Basic principles of astrophysics

• The high-energy universe

• Detection of high-energy hadrons, photons and neutrinos

• Astrophysical objects

• Stars, supernovae, pulsars

• Black holes, active galactic nuclei, gamma-ray bursts

• Introduction to cosmology

• Dark matter and dark energy

Lernziele und Kompetenzen:

Learning goals and competences:
Students

• explain the relevant topics of the lecture

• apply the methods to specific examples

Weitere Informationen:

Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan:

1. Physics (Master of Science): ab 1. Semester
   (Po-Vers. 2015s | NatFak | Physics (Master of Science) | Master's examination | Physics elective courses)

Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:

Introduction to Astroparticle Physics (Prüfungsnummer: 400150)

(englischer Titel: Introduction to Astroparticle Physics)

Prüfungsleistung, Klausur, Dauer (in Minuten): 90, benotet, 5 ECTS

Anteil an der Berechnung der Modulnote: 100.0 %

Erstablegung: SS 2018, 1. Wdh.: SS 2018 (nur für Wiederholer)

1. Prüfer:

Robert Lahmann