Astrophysics Course Notes

Hi Everyone, this set of notes is made with reference to the Astrophysics Coursebook by The University of Edinburgh. I have gained permission from Professor Catherine Heymans to put my modified notes in my website.

Prerequisites

Proficiency in Calculus and Classical Physics, in particular, Newtonian Mechanics.

Scope

Galaxies and Cosmology, with some coverage on stars.

PDF and Source Code

(There are some minor mistakes in the calculation part…)

Dark Energy Essay

I spent around 3-4 days writing this short essay, featuring:

  • Introduction to the Cosmic Distance Scale
  • How Supernova Ia lead to the discovery of Dark Energy
  • Properties of Dark Energy
  • A detour to Einstein’s Field Equation (EFE)
  • Consequences of the Dark Energy
  • Timescale of its occurance using precise data

Source Code Viewing

https://www.overleaf.com/read/dzzcybcggpnn

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