Title: Introduction to Astrophysics
Location: US
Company: École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
About this course:
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.
Influence of gravity on celestial bodies
Matter-radiation interactions
Star formation and evolution
Basics of cosmology
Learn about the physical phenomena at play in astronomical objects and link theoretical predictions to observations.
Duration: 7 weeks
Skills:
- Astrophysics
- Forecasting
Curriculum:
- Influence of gravity on celestial bodies
- Matter-radiation interactions
- Star formation and evolution
- Basics of cosmology
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