Topics
Our concentration is spectra obtained by HST -specifically by STIS. You need to find 2 papers,
which use the STIS. Pick a type of
object from the Topics
List. Any sort of object except
planets is OK. Topic choice is due by Jan 18. Send http links of the actual papers to me. You may
state a preference, but you may get assigned your back up. If you need to talk about what you have found, see me.
Grades
This one half of the course is 50% of the grade; divided into a project
[includes in-class presentation and a written report] (30%), and a test
(20%). The UV and X-ray grades will be
added to give a numerical grade based on 100.
Final letter grade cutoffs are determined by 93 ≤ A; 90 ≤ A–
< 93; 87 ≤ B+ < 90; 83 ≤ B < 87; 80 ≤ B– < 83; 77 ≤ C+ <
80; 73 ≤ C < 77; 70 ≤ C– < 73; 60 ≤ D < 70
Tentative Schedule:
Jan 9 Introduction
11, 16 HST and STIS Choice of topic due 18
18 Introduction to data retrieval and display
23, 25 Introduction to UV Spectra General analysis of spectra "First look" and "Method of attack" due.
Feb 1 Data Analysis
Feb 1-20 Progress meetings.
Feb 22, 27 Talks
March 1 Test
March 8 Written reports due
Woodgate, et al PASP
110, 1183
Here also is an outline of a few topics to study for the test. You should also be familiar with a few of the more important spectral lines in the UV
You also have a condensed version of how to reduce data.
Links