This is a survey course of topics in Theoretical Astrophysics. During this class, we will cover the basic elements of fluid mechanics, radiative transfer, nuclear astrophysics, and N-body dynamics. We will aim to develop a basic understanding of these physics topics and also apply it to a number of outstanding problems in the forefront of current research.

There will be no single required or recommended textbook for this class. Instead, we will be using a number of resources, such as textbooks, review articles, research articles, and the internet to supplement the material that we will discuss in the lectures. A bound set of photocopies of material that we will be using extensively during the class can be purchased from the Academic Support Office PAS260.

The class meets every Monday and Wednesday at 11:00am-12:15pm, at PAS 218

Instructors:

Feryal Ozel, PAS 451, 626-1626
e-mail: fozel@physics.arizona.edu
Dimitrios Psaltis, PAS 441, 626-8846
email: dpsaltis@physics.arizona.edu
Office hours: Mondays, at 2pm