SE 311 Physics of Universe
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Astronomical observations and instruments, Photometry (5); Stellar spectra and structure (4); Stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis and formation of elements (6); Variable stars (3); Compact stars (white dwarfs. Neutron stars, black holes) (3); Star clusters and Binary stars (5); Galaxies, their evolution and origin (6); Active galaxies and quasars (3); Big bang model of the universe, early history of the universe, cosmic microwave background radiation (5).

References:

1. Fundamental Astronomy: H. Karttunen, P. Kroger, H. Oja, M. Poutanen and K.J. Donner
2. Modern Astrophysics: B.W. Carroll and D.A. Ostlie
3. Astronomy: The cosmic journey: W.K. Hartmann

Proposed by: Pankaj Jain, S. Raychaudhuri, G. Sengupta

Concerned Department: Physics

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