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Astronomy and Astrophysics
PHY 501 ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
Theory General introduction: Historical development of astrophysics.
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Physical properties of stars: Apparent and absolute magnitude-Distance measurement techniques-Binary systems-mass determination-Surface Temperature, Spectral classification of stars-HR diagram.
- 5 Hrs
-
Internal Structure of stars: Equations of stellar structure-Hydrostatic equilibrium-Thermal equilibrium-Stellar energy sources.
- 3 Hrs
-
Stellar Evolution: The Virial theorem-Evolution near the main sequence-Star formation-Pre-main sequence contraction-Post main sequence evolution-Red giant-White dwarfs Supernova- Chandrasekhar limit-Planetary nebulae-Neutron stars-Black holes.
- 5 Hrs
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Observational Methods: Observational methods and scope of astronomy-Celestial co-ordinates-Alt azimath system-Equatorial system-Ecliptic system-Conversion of co-ordinates-Sidereal time-Mean solar time-Hour angle calculation.
- 3 Hrs
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Optical telescopes-Resolving Power-Light gathering power-Special purpose telescopes-Photometric instruments and techniques-CCD-X-Ray astronomy-Radio astronomy-Radio telescopes.
- 4 Hrs
-
Galaxies: Our galaxy-Rotation ,General structure- External Galaxies-groups of galaxies-Distribution of galaxies –Spectra of galaxies-Distances of galaxies-Nuclei of galaxies.
- 5 Hrs
-
Cosmology: Early models of the universe-Cosmological principle-Fundamental equations of cosmology- Important models of the universe –Red shift-Hubble’s law-Expanding Universe-Dark matter-The Big bang-Cosmic microwave background radiation-QSS model of Narlikar –The future of the universe.
- 5 Hrs
-
Recommended Reading
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K D Abhyankar -Astrophysics -Stars and galaxies –-University Press (India) Limited, 1992 -
Baidanath Basu -An Introduction to Astrophysics (Prentice -Hall of India Pvt Ltd) -
Abell,G.O.,Holt,Rhinehart and Winston Inc., Exploration of the Universe, New York,1969 -
Frank H.Shu- The Physical Universe –An introduction to Astronomy University Science Books, Sausalito,California -
Narlikar,J.V ,The structure of the Universe (1978),Oxford Univ.Press, Oxford -
Martin Schwarzschild, Structure and Evolution of Stars, Princeton 1958, University Press
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Practical:
-
Temperature determination of an artificial star -
Order of magnitude calculations -
Night Sky Observations -
Illustrations using Computer and Internet -
Introduction to various Astronomical Softwares for Data analysis -
Visit to Observatories - (Even Semester) Fees: Rs. 1500/-
C Programming Lab
Guidelines
Article
Follow Coding standards
Article I
The output of the programs should be neatly formatted
Article II
The programs should be user friendly and interactive
Article III
Use comment wherever necessary
Lab Programs
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Demonstrate cal, date, echo and bc commands -
Demonstrate passwd, who, uname and tty commands -
Demonstrate all Directory related commands -
Demonstrate all file related commands -
Demonstrate all File compression commands -
Demonstrate all Communication commands -
Write a shell script to accept 2 numbers and perform the basic arithmetic operation -
Write a shell script to accept any N numbers and find the sum of N numbers using function -
Write a shell script to print current working directory, today’s date and number of users who are currently logged in. -
Write a shell script to implement various if statements.
Admission Queries
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
Bangalore Central Campus
The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Kengeri Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
Delhi NCR Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003
Phone
1800-123-3212
Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA
Pune Lavasa Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
PHY 501 ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
Theory General introduction: Historical development of astrophysics.
-
Physical properties of stars: Apparent and absolute magnitude-Distance measurement techniques-Binary systems-mass determination-Surface Temperature, Spectral classification of stars-HR diagram.
- 5 Hrs
-
Internal Structure of stars: Equations of stellar structure-Hydrostatic equilibrium-Thermal equilibrium-Stellar energy sources.
- 3 Hrs
-
Stellar Evolution: The Virial theorem-Evolution near the main sequence-Star formation-Pre-main sequence contraction-Post main sequence evolution-Red giant-White dwarfs Supernova- Chandrasekhar limit-Planetary nebulae-Neutron stars-Black holes.
- 5 Hrs
-
Observational Methods: Observational methods and scope of astronomy-Celestial co-ordinates-Alt azimath system-Equatorial system-Ecliptic system-Conversion of co-ordinates-Sidereal time-Mean solar time-Hour angle calculation.
- 3 Hrs
-
Optical telescopes-Resolving Power-Light gathering power-Special purpose telescopes-Photometric instruments and techniques-CCD-X-Ray astronomy-Radio astronomy-Radio telescopes.
- 4 Hrs
-
Galaxies: Our galaxy-Rotation ,General structure- External Galaxies-groups of galaxies-Distribution of galaxies –Spectra of galaxies-Distances of galaxies-Nuclei of galaxies.
- 5 Hrs
-
Cosmology: Early models of the universe-Cosmological principle-Fundamental equations of cosmology- Important models of the universe –Red shift-Hubble’s law-Expanding Universe-Dark matter-The Big bang-Cosmic microwave background radiation-QSS model of Narlikar –The future of the universe.
- 5 Hrs
-
Recommended Reading
-
K D Abhyankar -Astrophysics -Stars and galaxies –-University Press (India) Limited, 1992 -
Baidanath Basu -An Introduction to Astrophysics (Prentice -Hall of India Pvt Ltd) -
Abell,G.O.,Holt,Rhinehart and Winston Inc., Exploration of the Universe, New York,1969 -
Frank H.Shu- The Physical Universe –An introduction to Astronomy University Science Books, Sausalito,California -
Narlikar,J.V ,The structure of the Universe (1978),Oxford Univ.Press, Oxford -
Martin Schwarzschild, Structure and Evolution of Stars, Princeton 1958, University Press
-
Practical:
-
Temperature determination of an artificial star -
Order of magnitude calculations -
Night Sky Observations -
Illustrations using Computer and Internet -
Introduction to various Astronomical Softwares for Data analysis -
Visit to Observatories - (Even Semester) Fees: Rs. 1500/-
C Programming Lab
Guidelines
Article
Follow Coding standards
Article I
The output of the programs should be neatly formatted
Article II
The programs should be user friendly and interactive
Article III
Use comment wherever necessary
Lab Programs
-
Demonstrate cal, date, echo and bc commands -
Demonstrate passwd, who, uname and tty commands -
Demonstrate all Directory related commands -
Demonstrate all file related commands -
Demonstrate all File compression commands -
Demonstrate all Communication commands -
Write a shell script to accept 2 numbers and perform the basic arithmetic operation -
Write a shell script to accept any N numbers and find the sum of N numbers using function -
Write a shell script to print current working directory, today’s date and number of users who are currently logged in. -
Write a shell script to implement various if statements.
Admission Queries
For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
Bangalore Central Campus
The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Kengeri Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
Delhi NCR Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003
Phone
1800-123-3212
The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400
Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820
Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003
Phone
1800-123-3212
Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in
Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA
Pune Lavasa Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 080 4655 1306
Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA
Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666
Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in
Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)