Theoretical Stellar Physics credit:

4 Hours

Application of physical principles to energy generation and flow in astrophysical environments: equations of state; thermonuclear reactions; radiative transport; convection; stellar spectra; nebular spectra; evolution of both single and binary stars; compact stars; accretion disks; thermal and particle history of the universe. Same as PHYS 542 . Prerequisite: PHYS 436 , PHYS 427 , and PHYS 486 ; or consent of instructor.