General Information

Astronomers learn about cosmic phenomena via radiation: electromagnetic (photons), non-photonic (neutrinos, cosmic rays), and, within the past decade, gravitational. So, it is essential to understand how radiation is produced, the interactions it experiences as it travels through the universe, and how these processes can be observed and interpreted. This course will provide a broad overview of primarily electromagnetic radiation, although we will briefly discuss other forms.

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General Advice

  • Attend office hours, read through the lecture notes. [SP25]

Testimonials

  • Professor Ho is a really excellent teacher. The course is very well organized, the lectures are clear and easy to follow, and the content is interesting. Homework is biweekly, there is a final paper, final presentation, and final exam. I would absolutely recommend this course. [SP25]

Past Offerings

| Semester | Professor | Median Grade | Course Page | | — | — | — | — | | Spring 2025 | Anna Ho | | |