• Astronomy & Cosmology

   Part 1 - Standard Candles 

  The different Standard Candles, and their use in Astronomy & Cosmology, are explained in this session.

  The following topics are developed:

       ♦ Standard Candles in Astronomy

       ♦ Cepheid Variable Stars

       ♦ Type 1A Supernovae

       ♦ Luminosity (L) of a stellar body
   
       ♦ Radiant Flux Intensity (F)

       ♦ Calculating distance of far galaxies and stellar objects using L and F

  The exercise file section contains notes 

• Session 30: Astronomy and Cosmology - Part 1

  • Astronomy and Cosmology - Part 1
    • Introduction 2 mins
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      Introduction

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    • Standard Candles 4 mins
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      Standard Candles

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    • Cepheid Variable Stars 5 mins
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      Cepheid Variable Stars

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    • Type 1A Supernovae 3 mins
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      Type 1A Supernovae

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    • Radiant Flux Intensity (F) 6 mins
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    • Radiant Flux Intensity (cont'd) 5 mins
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      Radiant Flux Intensity (cont'd)

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    • Example 1 4 mins
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    • Example 2 7 mins
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• Excercise Files

  • Astronomy and Cosmology - Part 1
    • Notes

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