PHYS 2702: Techniques of Modern Astrophysics
Observational astronomy and applications to astrophysical phenomena. Topics include telescopes and astronomical instrumentation, production of chemical elements and molecules, distance scales, black holes and compact objects, gravitational lensing, galaxy kinematics and structure, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic rays, gravitational waves, and Big Bang cosmology.
- Credits
- 3
- Offered
- Spring 2027
- Campuses
- Storrs
- Requirements
- PHYS 2701. May not be taken out of sequence after passing PHYS 4710, 4720, or 4740.
Spring 2027 sections
Taught by Aleksandra Kuznetsova.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 3:30PM - 4:45PM / TuTh | Aleksandra Kuznetsova | Storrs | MCHU 109 | 18 of 30 open |
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