Course title
6M0150001
Observational Systems for Astrophysics I

 YOSHIDA Kenji
Course content
Instrument and data analysis systems of X-ray, gamma-ray, and cosmic-ray observations will be lectured with the astrophysical significance. In particular, this course will cover kinds and characteristics of the observation systems that are specific to the astrophysics experiments with satellites and balloons.
Purpose of class
To understand the principles of the detection and data analysis systems for X-ray, gamma-ray and cosmic-ray observations.
Goals and objectives
  1. To understand kinds and characteristics of instruments that are specific to the astrophysics observations.
  2. To understand the data analysis methods, and to be applicable to the observation data of astrophysics experiments.
  3. To understand fundamentals of Monte-Carlo simulation and run the simulation.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction to the class and space science Looking through the syllabus, and doing background work for astrophysics and space science 130minutes
2． Cosmic-ray, X-ray and gamma-ray observations Doing background work for cosmic-ray, X-ray and gamma-ray observations 200minutes
3． Basics of data analysis in astrophysics Reviewing probability statistics 200minutes
4． Data analysis of energy spectra in astrophysics Reviewing the basics of data analysis 200minutes
5． Data analysis of time variation in astrophysics Reviewing the energy spectral analysis 200minutes
6． Cosmic-ray detectors and Monte-Carlo simulation Doing background work for random number generation algorithm 200minutes
7． Detector simulation Reviewing cosmic-ray detectors and Monte-Carlo simulation 200minutes
8． No class None 0minutes
9． No class None 0minutes
10． No class None 0minutes
11． No class None 0minutes
12． No class None 0minutes
13． No class None 0minutes
14． No class None 0minutes
Total. - - 1330minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Reports Total.
1. 20% 20%
2. 50% 50%
3. 30% 30%
Total. 100% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Students will be evaluated based on reports about contents of this class. Students will pass this course on a total 60 grade point or more out of 100 points.
Textbooks and reference materials
Textbooks and/or reference materials will be properly indicated during the class.
Prerequisites
Preferable to review basics of electromagnetic and programming languages.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • After the class, or lunch hour on Thursday
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A 該当しない
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
Last modified : Fri Mar 18 23:24:57 JST 2022