451451-FS2023-0-Specialist Course: Introduction to Cometary Physics





Root number 451451
Semester FS2023
Type of course Lecture
Allocation to subject Physics
Type of exam not defined
Title Specialist Course: Introduction to Cometary Physics
Description An overview of the physics of comets is presented. The aim is to provide background for students interested in small bodies in our Solar System. These objects are potentially interesting for solar system formation studies. There will be 12-14 lectures looking at

- origins
- the nucleus
- the emitted gas
- the emitted dust
- the plasma
- the future of cometary exploration.

The course is based on a book published by Springer "An Introduction to Comets" by Thomas.
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Nicolas ThomasSpace Research and Planetology Physics - Remote Sensing 
Dr. Maria Nikolayevna DrozdovskayaCenter for Space and Habitability (CSH) 
ECTS 4
Recognition as optional course possible Yes
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Friday 14:00-16:00 Weekly
Tuesday 21/3/2023 14:00-16:00
Tuesday 28/3/2023 15:00-17:00
Tuesday 4/4/2023 14:00-16:00
Thursday 22/6/2023 11:00-16:00
 
Rooms Hörraum A097, Exakte Wissenschaften, ExWi
Hörsaal B005, Exakte Wissenschaften, ExWi
Hörsaal B006, Exakte Wissenschaften, ExWi
 
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