8.902 | Fall 2023 | Graduate

Astrophysics II

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This course broadly covers galactic dynamics and large-scale structure in the universe. Major topics include: galaxies, cosmology, structure formation, cosmic microwave background, Big Bang nucleosynthesis, and thermal history of the universe.

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A colorful, multi-patterned picture of outer space. Properties such as dust, metal mass, and photon density appear in neon orange criss-crossing lines, fuschia lightning bolts, and deep purple amorphous clouds of different sizes.
A view of the main Thesan simulation, showing different simulated properties forming in the early universe. (Image by THESAN Collaboration. License: CC BY.)
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