Introduction to Astrophysics
How can we study the Universe we live in using the only available information it provides us with: light ?
This course provides an overview of the physical phenomena at play in the astronomical objects surrounding us, from planets and stars to the cosmic filaments, from galaxies such as our own Milky Way to large galaxy clusters. The course emphasizes the links between theoretical predictions and observations.
In this course, you will learn the basics of astrophysics using simplified mathematical developments. In particular, you will learn the role played by gravity in astrophysics, including gravitational lensing, and how matter and radiation interact. The material in this course is essential to follow more advanced astrophysics courses.
What you'll learn
- Influence of gravity on celestial bodies
- Matter-radiation interactions
- Star formation and evolution
- Basics of cosmology
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| Rating | 4.0★ based on 2 ratings |
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| Length | 7 weeks |
| Effort | 7 weeks, 3–4 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $139 |
| From | École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFLx, Ãcole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne via edX |
| Instructors | Frédéric Courbin, Vivien Bonvin, Thibault Kuntzer, Pierre North, Yves Revaz |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Tags | Physics Science |
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| Rating | 4.0★ based on 2 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 weeks |
| Effort | 7 weeks, 3–4 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $139 |
| From | École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFLx, Ãcole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne via edX |
| Instructors | Frédéric Courbin, Vivien Bonvin, Thibault Kuntzer, Pierre North, Yves Revaz |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Tags | Physics Science |
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