Id: 041344 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

Beginning with the history of exoplanet research, observational techniques (transits, radial velocity, microlensing, direct imaging), and observations of exoplanet atmospheres via transmission spectra, the course will survey this rapidly developing field and focus on its theoretical foundations, including planet formation and dynamics, planetary atmospheres, planet habitability and astrobiology, star-planet interaction, and space weather on exoplanets.

Prerequisites

PHYS.1410 Physics I, and PHYS.1440 Physics II, and PHYS.2450 Physical properties of matter, or PHYS.2690 Honors Physics III.

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