Level of Education
Bachelor's degree (BAC +3)
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
18h
Description
Introduction to the Synthesis of Chemical Elements in the Universe (Big Bang, Stars)
Objectives
Knowledge of methods for determining cosmic abundances and of the processes involved in the synthesis of chemical elements (primordial and stellar nucleosynthesis).
Class Hours
- The Origin of the Elements: A Cosmic Journey - LectureLecture9:00 a.m.
- The Origin of the Elements: A Cosmic Journey - TutorialTutorials9:00 a.m.
Mandatory Prerequisites
Physics Knowledge for the Second Year of Undergraduate Studies
Knowledge Assessment
100% CT
Course Outline
Determining Cosmic Abundances: Presentation of the Abundance Curve—Introduction to Radiative Transfer (Kirchhoff-Bunsen Laws; Beer-Lambert Law)
Introduction to Nuclear Physics: Structure of the Nucleus – Nuclear Reactions
The First 3 Minutes of the Universe: Primordial Nucleosynthesis
Stellar nucleosynthesis: thermonuclear reactions – neutron capture
The Case of Light Elements
Additional Information
CM: 9 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.