PHY 600
Planet Detection Techniques


Meeting Time: Tuesday 9:30-10:45 a.m. (1 Credit Hours)
Location: PS 228
Instructor: Dr. Dave Koerner
Office Address: Physical Sciences (bldg 19) 315
Office Hours: 3:00-4:30 TTh or by appointment
Office Phone: 928-523-4562
E-mail: David.Koerner@nau.edu
A 5-week survey of the literature on planet detection techique. Key topics include star/planet formation, indirect techniques such as radial velocity, astrometry, and transit studies, together with direct imaging with methods that suppress the glare of the central star, especially nulling interferometry and coronagraphy.

Grade will be based on weekly homework assignments.

  • Homework One (due January 26, 2006)

  • Homework Two (due February 2, 2006)

  • Homework Three (due February 16, 2006)

  • Homework Four (due February 27, 2006)

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    Last modified: Thu Feb 16 09:14:41 MST 2006