Jan 22, 2022 · We explore these properties of the Universe in our Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton. We research these topics using both observational and data-analysis tools, as well as …

This course conveys the quantitative foundations of astrophysics with the hope of both satisfying and stimulating curiosity about the subject. The most important prerequisites are the desire to understand …

This textbook offers a comprehensible introduction to the physical fundamentals of the processes in our universe. The first chapters cover the observational possibilities of astrophysical quantities, cosmic …

Astrophysics is a science that applies the methods and principles of physics and chemistry in the study of astronomical objects and phenomena. [1][2] As one of the founders of the discipline, James …

Learn why elementary particles are just as central to astrophysics as stars and galaxies. Then review the four fundamental forces of nature and perform a calculation that explains why atoms have to be …

This course provides a graduate-level introduction to stellar astrophysics. It covers a variety of topics, ranging from stellar structure and evolution to galactic dynamics and dark matter.

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 …

In these 24 illuminating half-hour lectures, taught by noted astrophysicist Professor Joshua Winn of Princeton University, you tour the universe of exploding stars, colliding black holes, dark...

Feb 13, 2024 · Astrophysics is the study of the physics of the universe. Various objects, such as stars, planets, and galaxies, are studied under the scope of astrophysics. Since astrophysics is a very …

First term of a two-term calculus-based introduction to astronomy and astrophysics. Topics include the physics of stellar interiors, stellar atmospheres and spectral classifications, stellar energy generation …