Astrophysics Digital Project

Research in astrophysics draws on a variety of approaches (observations, theory, modeling, simulation), all of which rely on advanced computational tools.

To best prepare students in the M2 Astrophysics program for a research career, this module offers them—in a setting different from that of an internship—the opportunity to conduct an individual, supervised computational project on a topic proposed by a mentor, focusing on the use and/or development of professional-grade code to address a specific astrophysical question.

1) Learn how to use digital tools for research

2) Become familiar with professional-level code and learn how to work with it, and use it to solve a specific astrophysical problem

3) Be able to understand and interpret numerical results using relevant visualizations

Recommended prerequisites:

Modeling and Simulation in Physics

Programming Concepts in Compiled Languages

The evaluation takes the form of a 20-minute oral presentation of the work and results achieved before the course director, the Master’s program directors, and the advisor.

1) Module Overview – Tips for Oral Presentations – Introductory Fortran Lab

2) Weekly meetings with the tutor to monitor progress until the evaluation.