AA011

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

Information

Code AA011
Name
Term 2023-2024 Academic Year
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. AYSUN AKYÜZ


Course Goal / Objective

To comprehend the physics of radiative processes, to provide a basis for the theory of radiation and its applications in astrophysics.

Course Content

Fundamentals of Radiative Transfer, Basic Theory of Radiation Fields , Radiation from Moving Charges, Relativistic Covariance ve Kinematics, Bremsstrahlung, Synchrotron Radiation, Compton Scattering and Inverse Compton interaction

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Radiative Processes in Astrophysics , George.B. RYBICKI, ve Alan P. LIGHTMAN, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc

Notes

Radiative Processes in High Energy Astrophysics, Gabriele Ghisellini , Springer


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Considers the physics of radiation and its quantum interaction with matter
LO02 Examines interactions in various astrophysical environments to define the nature and limits of observations
LO03 Develops the classical theory of radiation from an accelerated charge and generalizes it to the relativistic situation
LO04 Understands different radiation mechanisms and interprets their physical basis.


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.
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. 2
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. 1
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To design and develop scientific and technological materials for the skills acquired in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Organizing projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with social responsibility awareness and implementing them. 1
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to access information from written, permanent, reliable and accurate sources and use information resources. 2
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to make interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary group studies, to work effectively and to use time effectively 2
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to take responsibility, to act independently and to gain the ability of creativity.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop professional responsibility and ethical awareness. 1
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. 4
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 Elementary Properties of Radiation Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
2 Macroscopic Description of the Propagation of Radiation, Flux from an Isotropic Source Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
3 Specific Intensity Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Radiative Transfer, emission Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Absorbtion, The Radiative Transfer Equation Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Thermal Radiation, The Planck Spectrum Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Scattering Effects; Random Walks Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Review of Maxwell’s Equations, The Radiation Spectrum Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Radiation from Nonrelativistic Systems of Particles, Thomson Scattering (Electron Scattering) Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Review of Lorentz Transformations, Covariance of Electromagnetic Phenomena Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Thermal Bremsstrahlung Emission Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Spectrum of Synchrotron Radiation, Transition from Cyclotron to Synchrotron Emission Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Scattering from Electrons at Rest, Scattering from Electrons in Motion Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Inverse Compton Spectra General review of all chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi


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

Update Time: 10.05.2023 04:07