PHYS3111 (Astrophysical Processes: Decoding the Universe) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Introduces the important astrophysical processes happening in the universe, including interactions between astrophysical matter and radiation (scattering, absorption, refraction); interaction between astrophysical matter and space (Doppler effect and gravitational lensing); and emission of radiation from astrophysical sources (continuous and line). By the end of the course, successful students should be able to recognize the nature of an astrophysical source from the signal as detected on Earth or in space.
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