HIGH ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS

PHYSICS 772

Course Description

Interactions among the particles, fields, and radiation of interstellar and intergalactic space. Gamma-ray, x-ray, and cosmic ray production, propagation, and detection. Knowledge of electrodynamics (such asPHYSICS 322) strongly encouraged.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average

3.67

4.76% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.94% from Historical

A Rate

41.67%

15.5% from Historical

Class Size

-31.65% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Justin VANDENBROUCKE

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