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Astrophysics - Binary Systems & Kepler's Laws

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Overview

This course on Astrophysics 1 Binary Systems & Kepler's Laws aims to teach students about binary star systems, Kepler's laws, and related concepts. By the end of the course, learners will be able to understand the types of binary star systems, determine the size and mass of eclipsing binaries, analyze velocity curves for mass determination, and comprehend Kepler's laws. The course covers topics such as the barycenter, elliptical orbits, Newton's equation of gravity, and orbital conservation of energy. The teaching method involves a series of lectures and examples to explain the theoretical and mathematical aspects of binary systems and Kepler's laws. This course is intended for individuals interested in astrophysics, astronomy, or physics, and have a basic understanding of scientific principles and mathematical concepts.

Syllabus

Just For Fun! - Astrophysics (11) What Are Black Holes?
Just For Fun! - Astrophysics (10) What is the 4th-Dimension? Time Dilation
Astrophysics (1 of 40) Content Overview
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (2 of 40) Types of Binary Star Systems
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (3 of 40) Eclipsing Binary Overview
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (4 of 40) Eclipsing Binaries Determing Size and Mass
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (5 of 40) Eclipsing Binaries Example
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (6 of 40) What is the Barycenter?
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (7 of 40) Sun-Jupiter Barycenter
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (8 of 40) The Barycenter: A General Approach
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (9 of 40) Velocity Curves of a Binary Star System
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (10 of 40) Velocity Curves and Mass Determination 1
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (11 of 40) Velocity Curves and Mass Determination 2
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (12 of 40) Velocity Curves and Mass Determination 3
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (13 of 40) 2 Equal Mass Stars with Variable Speed
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (14 of 40) Kepler's Law
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (15 of 40) Kepler's Law M is (MUCH, MUCH) Larger Than m
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (16 of 40) Elliptical Orbits: A Closer Look
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (17 of 40) The Minor Axis of an Ellipse
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (18 of 40) Newton's Equation of Gravity
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (19 of 40) Angular Momentum of a Planet
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (20 of 40) The Position Vector in Terms of r and theta
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (21 of 40) The Azimuthal Equation of Motion
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (22 of 40) Equal Area in Equal Time
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (23 of 40) Kepler's 1st Law: Elliptical Orbits - Part 1 of 3
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (24 of 40) Kepler's 1st Law: Elliptical Orbits - Part 2 of 3
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (25 of 40) Kepler's 1st Law: Elliptical Orbits - Part 3 of 3
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (26 of 40) Kepler's 3rd Law: "Orbital Period"
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (27 of 40) Orbital Conservation of Energy
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (29 of 40) Relative Motion of a Binary System with Arbitrary Mass
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (30 of 40) What is Reduced Mass?
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (31 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? Conceptually
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (32 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? "Product Over the Sum"
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (33 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? What are the Limits of Mr?
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (34 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? A Quantum Mechanic Example
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (35 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? The Energy Perspective
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (36 of TBD) Mass to Orbit Radius Relationship
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (37 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? For Various Mass Ratios

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Michel van Biezen

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