Observational Astrophysics I, 7.5 hp
Astronomisk observationsteknik I, 7.5 hp (7.5 ECTS)
Second level, Full time
In this course you will study the basic theoretical and practical prerequisites to detect astronomical signals. Emphasis is on electromagnetic radiation, but also astroparticles and gravitational waves are dealt with. Coherent and non-coherent detection are studied with application to multidimensional spectrophotometry, adaptive optics, heterodyne technology and interferometric measurements. The course gives the necessary knowledge to enter the course Observational Techniques in Astronomy II.
Department of Astronomy Roslagstullsbacken 21, C 6 & D 6 www.astro.su.se/English
- Spring -13
- Summer -13
- Autumn -13
- Spring -14
| Appl.code: | SU-46185 |
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| Application: | Application can only be made from the Swedish website. |
| Special eligibility requirements: | To enter this course knowledge corresponding to a Bachelor's degree in physics, or similar, is required. Also required is knowledge equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English B, or equivalent to one of the following tests; Cambridge CPE and CAE: Pass, IELTS: 6.0 (with no part of the test below 5.0), TOEFL (paper based): 550 (with minimum grade 4 on the written test part), TOEFL (computer based): 213, TOEFL (internet based): 79. |
| Selection: | According to the quantity and quality of previous university studies. |
| Start period: | Period 1 - starts during the first half of the semester |
| Study form: | Normal |
| Study time: | Daytime |
| Pace percentage: | 100 % |
| Language: | English. |
| Location: | Stockholm |
| Further information on the education: | http://www.astro.su.se/utbildning |
| The following information on tuition fees only concerns citizens outside the EU, EES and Switzerland | |
| Tuition fee, first instalment: | 17500 SEK |
| Total course/programme fee: | 17500 SEK |
| Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens | |
