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PAP316 - Astrophysical light scattering problems

Last modified by Karri Muinonen on 2025/04/29 19:08

Advanced Course, 5 credits, PAP316, Spring 2025, Period 4

Astrophysical light scattering problems provides a cross-scale journey in light scattering (electromagnetic scattering) with a particular emphasis in applications. The course starts with an introduction to the basic concepts and computational methods, whereafter experimental measurements are assessed. Various applications are introduced for planetary system objects, interstellar and circumstellar dust, and exoplanets. Students are actively involved in the interpretation of spectroscopic, photometric, and polarimetric observations as well as laboratory measurements. The interpretation takes place using both laptop and supercomputing environments.

Lecturers: Prof. Karri Muinonen, Dr. Antti Penttilä, Dr. Anne Virkki, Dr. Yehor Surkov, Dr. Zuri Gray. Course assistant: Vesa Björn.

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Lectures are held in Physicum D116.

Exercises:

Exercise session are in Physicum D104

  • March 14, 10-12
    • Guidance for Exercise 1, answers due April 2
    • Guidance for projects
  • March 21, 10-12
  • March 28, 10-12
  • April 4, 10-12, Exercise 1
    • Guidance for projects and Exercise 3
  • April 11, 10-12, Exercise 2
    • Guidance for projects
  • April 25, 10-12, Exercise 3
    • Guidance for projects
  • May 2, 10-12
    • Project workshop

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