[w26/27] Observational Methods (Mohr)

[w26/27] P 1 Introduction to Advanced Astrophysics (Ercolano)

[w26/27] Die Astrophysik des Sonnensystems (Birnstiel)

[w26/27] Protoplanetary Disks and Planet Formation (Birnstiel)

[w26/27] Cosmology and Large-Scale Structure (Weller)

This is a course for students taking a Master in Physics or Astrophysics. This course will enable you to not only learn about the evolution and structure formation processes in the Universe, the course will equip you with the necessary tools to pursue original research in modern cosmology and hence actively participate in the quest of uncovering some of the deepest mysteries of the Universe and Physics. You will learn the basics of general relativity, the riddles of dark matter and dark energy, the origin of structures in the very early Universe and how they evolve to the distribution of galaxies and the anisotropy of the cosmic microwave background. The core of the course is not just the lecture but also hands-on problems you learn to solve with the advice of experienced tutors.

In particular topics include

  • The Cosmic Distance Ladder
  • Modelling the Expansion of the Universe
  • Cosmology from Distance Measures
  • The Large-Scale Distribution of Galaxies
  • Modelling the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe
  • Cosmological Tests with Large-Scale Structure
  • Structures in Radiation - The Cosmic Microwave Background
  • Modelling of Cosmic Microwave Background Anisotropies
  • Cosmology with Cosmic Microwave Background Anisotropies
  • Weighing the Universe - The Most Massive Objects: Galaxy Clusters
  • State of the Art: Bringing it all together - The H0 Tension


Please self enroll into the course and register on LSF here.

Learner Testimonials:

"This was my favorite course in the whole semester. Prof.Weller did explain really well all the core concepts and helped us in understanding our universe even better."

"Das Engagement und die Begeisterung des Dozenten für sein Thema, das war auch ansteckend. Und die immer gute Laune. Die Möglichkeit häufig und viele Fragen zu stellen. Die große Bereitschaft Fragen zu beantworten, sowohl des Dozenten als auch der Tutoren."

Goldener Sommerfeld for best master lecture 2022

[w26/27] P 2 Astrophysical Basic Lab (Lab Course + Exercise Course)

Content:

The module comprises an astrophysical lab course with exercises, aiming at practicing basic astrophysical methods. Various experiments from a pool of experiments shall be performed: Interpretation and analysis of spectra from stellar and exoplanetary atmospheres, and from gaseous nebulae, galaxies and quasars, analysis of Lyman-alpha forest systems, search for extrasolar planets, strong and weak lensing, photometric observations of galaxies, stars, star clusters and planets.
The specific experiments are updated and/or exchanged from time to time, following the astrophysical progress and change of focus.

Learning outcomes:

The aim of this module is to provide students with a deep understanding of the fundamental methods of astrophysics and their applications. Students will acquire skills in the verification and application of astrophysical relations on the basis of fundamental experiments and observations.
The handling of observational data, scientific documentation and critical evaluation of experimental results will be practised. This is the first step in introducing students to scientific working.

[w26/27] The Origin of Stars and Planets (Preibisch)