AA024 Mathematical Methods in Astronomy II

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code AA024
Name Mathematical Methods in Astronomy II
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. METİN ÖZDEMİR


Course Goal

Solution of some dynamical systems using equations that are obtained using variational techniques.

Course Content

Variation analysis, Euler's equation, Lagrange's undetermined coefficients, Hamilton principle, Lagrange and Hamilton dynamics; generalized coordinates, small vibrations, dynamics of rigid bodies.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Parçacıklar ve Sistemler için Klasik Mekanik, Marion, Thornton, Arkadaş Kitabevi, 2011

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 understands variational analysis
LO02 Understands how to solve using the variational technique.
LO03 Understands how to obtain Euler's equation using variational analysis.
LO04 Understands how to write the Lagrange and Hamilton functions for various dynamical systems.
LO05 Understands how to write Euler-Lagrange equations for various systems.
LO06 Understands how to write Hamilton's equations for various systems.
LO07 Understands what a rigid body is.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To know and apply the branches of science and observational methods used in their fields. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To critically evaluate the knowledge gained in Physics, Mathematics, and Space Sciences and Technologies, to determine needs, to pursue life-long learning, to monitor developments and to use technology effectively to reach up-to-date information. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To carry out thesis studies in the fields related to Astronomy and Space Sciences, to support their thoughts on the subjects and the solutions to the problems with quantitative and qualitative data. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Communicate verbally and in writing; develop communication skills in the field of ICT using at least one foreign language and develop communication skills with colleagues.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To design and develop scientific and technological materials for the skills acquired in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Organizing projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with social responsibility awareness and implementing them. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to access information from written, permanent, reliable and accurate sources and use information resources. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to make interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary group studies, to work effectively and to use time effectively 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to take responsibility, to act independently and to gain the ability of creativity. 3
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop professional responsibility and ethical awareness. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to derive information about the properties and evolution of the source from the photons recorded by linking the basic physical interactions with the radiation processes.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to evaluate the structure, formation and evolution of the universe as a whole with scientific methods. 4
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To be able to comprehend and apply the processes related to data collection, analysis and interpretation. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Variational analysis Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
2 Variational analysis and Euler's equation, Undetermined coefficients Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
3 Solution of some problems using variational analysis Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
4 Hamilton's principle, Lagrange and Hamilton dynamics Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
5 Generalized coordinates and Lagrange equations Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
6 Canonical equations of motion, Hamilton dynamics Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
7 Phase space, Liouville's theorem, Virial theorem Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
9 Rigid bodies Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
10 Moment of inertia tensor Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
11 Euler angels Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
12 Coopled oscillations Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
13 Normal coordinates Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
14 Continuous systems, waves Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
15 Continuous systems (cont'd) Study the relevant section in the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS