星間物理学特論I

1. introduction and overview 2. thermal properties of interstellar medium 3. observation methods 3. dynamical equilibrium of clouds and cores 4. dynamical stabilities of clouds and cores 5. gravitational collapse of clouds and cores 6. star formation: low mass 7. star formation: high mass 8. star formation in galactic context

We use powerpoint presentations and homework if needed.

The grade evaluation is done by reports and attendance

Lequeux, J., The Interstellar Medium, 2006, Springer シリーズ現代の天文学：星間物質と星形成 Stahler, S. & Palla, F. 2004, The Formation of Stars (Weinheinm:Wiley-VCH)

Protostars & Planets VI, V, ・・・ Spitzer, L. Jr., Physical Processes in the interstellar Medium, 1978, Drain, B. T. , Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium, 2010 Lada, C. J., Kylafis, N. D. The Origin of Stars and Planetary Systems,

Students are required to have basic knowledges of physics especially for classical mechanics, electromagnetism, fluid dynamics, and quantum mechanics.