280399 VO Galactic dynamics (2006W)

Galactic dynamics

6.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und

DO 10:30 - 12:45, SE 1 des Institutes für Astronomie

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Christian Theis

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture introduces the dynamics of isolated and interacting galaxies. Covered topics are orbit theory, structure and stability of elliptical and disk galaxies, dynamics in galactic nuclei, the formation of bars and spirals, the collapse of stellar systems, encounters and mergers of galaxies, the evolution of satellite galaxies, relaxation processes, the longterm evolution of stellar systems as well as simulation methods.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

M112, M113

B. Magisterstudium Astronomie

28.01. Astronomie

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