Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Science
Lecture Code HX336800 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 物理学特別講義(恒星進化と超新星爆発の天体物理学)
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ブツリガクトクベツコウギ(コウセイシンカトチョウシンセイバクハツノテンタイブツリガク)
Subject Name in
English
Special Lectures in Physics(Astrophysics of stellar evolution and supernova explosions)
Instructor To be announced.,KAWABATA KOJI
Instructor
(Katakana)
タントウキョウインミテイ,カワバタ コウジ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 4th-Year,  Second Semester,  Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
Face-to-face
Lecture-based
 
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 05 : Astronomy
Eligible Students B4
Keywords Stellar evolution, supernova explosions
 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This course provides an overview of the observational properties of stars, which are the fundamental building blocks of the universe, and aims to develop a physical understanding of stellar properties and their temporal evolution. We discuss the ultimate fate of stars after their evolution. In addition, the course examines the properties of supernova explosions that occur at the end of the lives of some stars and seeks to understand them from a physical perspective. Through the study of supernova explosions, we discuss what kind of physical picture has been established regarding the final stages of stellar evolution. 
Class Schedule 1. Properties of stars
2. Internal structure and evolution of stars
3. Stellar evolution in binary systems
4. Properties of supernova explosions
5. Supernovae from massive stars
6. Supernovae from white dwarfs
7. The final stages of stellar life as revealed by supernova explosions


Post-class report 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Rererences:
-Series: Modern Astronomy, Vol. 7, Stars (2nd Edition), edited by Ken’ichi Nomoto, Kozo Sadakane, and Katsuhiko Sato, Nihon Hyoronsha.
-An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure and Evolution (Second Edition), D. Prialnik, Cambridge University Press. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Visual Materials
(More Details) Lecture slides 
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Students are encouraged to review the lecture materials. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Contribution to class discussions (50%) and post-class report (50%) 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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