M2 - Astrophysics-CCP

This course will outline the formation of stars and planetary systems in two parts of equal length. Star formation will cover the stability of clouds in equilibrium and stability, the collapse of dense cores, protostars and their evolution, and the impact of young stars on their environment. Planetary formation will draw on solar system constraints and extrasolar planet detections to address the structure and evolution of protoplanetary disks, and the formation of telluric planets and giant planets.

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TD courses in English, for students in the Master 2 Physics program, who want to work in English in a contemporary context.

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This course covers the essentials needed to understand the physics of stellar atmospheres and winds. The essential elements of radiation transfer theory are covered, both at ETL (local thermodynamic equilibrium) and outside ETL, as well as the description of the gas (equation of state) and its interaction with the radiation field (opacities). Modern models and simulations are presented, along with their application to the determination of stellar parameters, in particular chemical composition, via spectroscopy. The different types of stellar wind (pressure, radiative, hybrid) are described by comparing theories with observations.

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During the Observational Astrophysics Workshop 2, students are required to carry out all the stages of an observational astrophysical study. From defining the spectroscopic or photometric observations to be made during a 4-night stay at the Observatoire de Haute-Provence, to the modeling and critical discussion of their measurements and the writing of a scientific report, students play an active role in this course.

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The aim is to present the various observations and associated theoretical concepts - known as cosmological probes - that have enabled the so-called "concordance" ΛCDM cosmological model to be accredited. The EU is divided into chapters of roughly equal size. It is supplemented by a series of seminars presented by students (flipped classroom) and delving into more observational and technical aspects (based on a publication from a major collaboration).

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Interstellar medium: physico-chemical processes - phases - radio astronomy.

This course covers the physico-chemical processes that are important for the interstellar medium (dynamic, thermal and chemical processes), as well as the associated observational diagnostics (molecular spectroscopy, radio astronomy). The main phases of the interstellar medium (ionized, atomic and molecular phases) are also presented.

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This course lays the foundations for our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution, from the astrophysical processes involved in small-scale star formation to environmental effects on very large scales. A two-pronged approach will be used, with both theoretical and observational aspects.

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A large part of our understanding of the Universe relies on the understanding and accurate modeling of stars. Stars make up a very important part of the integrated light of galaxies, and are major contributors to the chemical and dynamical evolution of galaxies. In this course, we will look at the physics describing stellar structure, and study how this structure evolves over time in the case of isolated stars.

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A 4-month laboratory internship designed to immerse you in the world of research and prepare you for your thesis.

This internship can be carried out in a research laboratory in France or abroad.

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This course introduces astrophysical instruments and the signal processing tools used to operate them.

The focus is on high angular resolution and high contrast instruments (interferometry, adaptive optics, coronography, etc.).

In addition, this course introduces the basics of digital signal processing and presents a general methodology, based on the modeling of instrumental effects, for image reconstruction and the optimal use of measurements.

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Astrophysics research is based on a variety of approaches (observations, theory, modeling, simulation), all of which have advanced numerical tools in common.

In order to prepare M2 Astrophysics students for a research activity, this module offers them the opportunity to carry out individual digital work on a project proposed by a tutor, involving the use and/or development of professional-level code to answer a specific astrophysical question.

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