Stellar Structure and Evolution
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Stellar Structure and Evolution
Overview of the course, importance of understanding stellar structure and evolution, and a brief history of stellar astronomy

Module #2
Basic Properties of Stars
Stellar luminosity, temperature, radius, mass, and spectral types

Module #3
Stellar Equations of State
Ideal gas law, degeneracy, and radiation pressure

Module #4
Hydrostatic Equilibrium
Pressure support, gravity, and the Lane-Emden equation

Module #5
Energy Generation and Transport
Nuclear reactions, convection, and radiative transport

Module #6
The Solar Standard Model
Internal structure and evolution of the Sun

Module #7
Main Sequence Evolution
Hydrogen burning, core contraction, and envelope expansion

Module #8
Post-Main Sequence Evolution
Red giant branch, horizontal branch, and asymptotic giant branch phases

Module #9
Stellar Remnants
White dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes

Module #10
Binary and Multiple Star Systems
Orbital dynamics, mass transfer, and common envelopes

Module #11
Mass Loss and Stellar Winds
Radiation-driven winds, coronal mass ejections, and angular momentum loss

Module #12
Stellar Rotation and Magnetic Fields
Rotationally-driven mixing, magnetic braking, and dynamos

Module #13
Stellar Oscillations and Seismology
P-mode and g-mode oscillations, asteroseismology, and internal stellar structure

Module #14
Stellar Populations and Galactic Evolution
Star formation, chemical enrichment, and the age-metallicity relation

Module #15
Low-Mass Star Evolution
M-dwarf evolution, planetary systems, and the search for life

Module #16
High-Mass Star Evolution
Massive star evolution, Wolf-Rayet stars, and supernovae

Module #17
Supernovae and Gamma-Ray Bursts
Core collapse, explosion mechanisms, and observational signatures

Module #18
Compact Object Formation
Neutron star and black hole formation, spin, and magnetic fields

Module #19
Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis
Nucleosynthetic processes, s-process, r-process, and p-process elements

Module #20
Stellar Distance and Age Determination
Parallax, main sequence fitting, and isochrone methods

Module #21
Stellar Clusters and Associations
Open and globular clusters, star formation, and cluster dynamics

Module #22
Asteroseismology and Exoplanet Hosting Stars
Stellar oscillations, planetary detection, and exoplanet characterization

Module #23
Stellar Evolution and the Galaxy
Galactic structure, star formation, and chemical enrichment

Module #24
Computational Tools and Techniques
Numerical methods, stellar evolution codes, and data analysis

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Stellar Structure and Evolution career

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Stellar Structure and Evolution ( 25 Modules )

Stellar Structure and Evolution
( 25 Modules )