ASTRO 485Introduction to High-Energy Astronomy

3 credits · Astronomy and Astrophysics · Penn State

This course explores the study of celestial phenomena such as black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, supernova remnants, stars, galaxies, active galactic nuclei, and galaxy clusters through X-ray, gamma-ray, and multi-messenger (e.g., particles and gravitational waves) observations. The course covers the physics processes underpinning high-energy astrophysics, the tools and methods employed in this field, and the high-energy astrophysical sources both within our Galaxy and beyond. Additionally, it examines future prospects for advancements in high-energy astrophysics research.