Astrophysical objects and their observations

Description

An overview of the principles of observation in modern astrophysics and how it can be used to study the properties of astrophysical objects.

Compétences visées

•    Applying knowledge in physics;

•    Apply methods from mathematics and digital technology;

•    Produce a critical analysis, with hindsight and perspective;

•    Communicate in writing and orally, including in English.

Syllabus

• Imaging and exploitation of observations:
  • direct imaging, interferometry, applications.
  • UV, optical, infrared, radio and mechanisms of emission of continuum in these domains.
  • Photometry (Hertzsprung-Russell diagram and stellar evolution, morphology of galaxies ...);
• Observations in spectroscopy: principles of spectrographs.
  • Transmission and absorption mechanisms of spectral lines, bases of radiation transfer.
  • Exploitation (expansion of the Universe, 21 cm line of hydrogen and gas kinematics, diagnosis of physical conditions and chemical composition ...);

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