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| SPAT0045-1 | Stellar structure and evolution II
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Mathematical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 4 |
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| Master in Space Sciences, Research focus, 1st year | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Space Sciences, Research focus, 2nd year | | Second semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Mathematical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 4 |
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| Master in Mathematical Sciences, professional focus in management, 1st year | | Second semester | | 4 |
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| Master in Mathematical Sciences, professional focus in computer science, 1st year | | Second semester | | 4 |
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| Master en sciences mathématiques, à finalité spécialisée en statistiques, 1st year | | Second semester | | 4 |
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| Master in Mathematical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 4 |
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| Master in Mathematical Sciences | | Second semester | | 4 |
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| Lecturer : | Marc‑Antoine Dupret |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| This course is a direct continuation of the course: "Structure et Evolution des Etoiles I." The different phases of stellar evolution are now considered, putting the emphasis on the underlying physical processes. The use of homologous transformations allows us to understand the main tendencies and quantifying the importance of each physical aspect. Each phase of a stellar "life" is analysed in details: the initial phase of gravitational contraction, the main sequence (hydrogen fusion), the following red giant phases and the end of the story (white dwarfs, supernovae, neutron stars). |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Knowing and understanding the main phases of a stellar life. An exhaustive and "descriptive" knowledge is not looked for. Instead, what imports here is a precise understanding of the underlying physical processes and their respective importance. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Having followed the course "Structure et Evolution des Etoiles I" (SPAT 0044-1) |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The lectures are given second semester, 3h/week. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Complete notes, as well as the powerpoint presentations are available, see:
htp://www.astro.ulg.ac.be |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| During the oral exam each student presents, in about 20 minutes, a question of his/her choice considered during the course. He/she is also briefly questioned about other aspects of the course. |
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Contacts :
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| Marc-Antoine Dupret
email: MA.Dupret@ulg.ac.be
address: Institut d'Astrophysique et Géophysique, bât. B5c, +1
Tél: 04 366 97 32 |
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