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ASTR122 HM - High Energy Astrophysics

Credit(s): 2

Instructor(s): Esin

Offered: Spring, alternate years

Description: A survey of the physical processes and astrophysical systems that produce high-energy photons and presents a survey of the new ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray observations. Topics include active galactic nuclei, black holes, neutron stars, supernova remnants, and cosmic rays. Offered jointly with Pomona and Keck Sciences.

Prerequisite(s): ASTR062 HM  and PHYS052 HM