Mathematical Thinking V: Problem Solving Approach for Upper Primary Level (Grades 4-6)
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Introduction to Galactic Archaeology~Galaxy Formation and Evolution~
‘Galactic archaeology’is a branch of astronomy that separates galaxies into stellar structures and traces galactic formation and evolution based on the properties of individual stars. The reason ‘archaeology’ appears in the name is because characteristics of old stars, including chemical abundance and spatial motion properties, provide ‘fossil’ information about the galactic past, preserving the history of their physical formation and evolution. In other words, this information is rather like DNA, and it forms the roots from which we trace the galactic past. In this course, galactic archaeology basics will be explained in an easily understood manner.
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We will learn how mankind’s worldview of the galactic Universe has evolved. We will then provide an overview of the dynamical structure of the entire Galaxy and the realm of the surrounding galactic Universe.
- 1-0. Introduction
- 1-1. Invitation to Galactic Archaeology
- 1-2. Development of Cosmology ： From Geocentrism to Heliocentrism
- 1-3. Development of Cosmology ： Galaxies and the Island Universe
- 1-4. The Galaxy : Overall View
- 1-5. The Galaxy : Interstellar Gas and Star Formation
- 1-6. The Local Group
- 1-7. Cluster of Galaxies and Large-Scale Structure of the Universe
- 1-8. Galactic Rotation
- 1-9. Spiral Structure of Galaxies
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We will learn about the general characteristics, evolution and death of the stars making up galaxies. We will also understand that stars are factories of new matter, and the relation between their material cycles and galactic evolution.
- 2-0. Introduction
- 2-1. The Realm of the Stars
- 2-2. Stellar Color and Spectral Type
- 2-3. Color Magnitude Diagram of Stars
- 2-4. Stellar Chemical Abundance and Metallicity
- 2-5. Stellar Structure: Why Do Stars Shine?
- 2-6. Stellar Evolution and Death
- 2-7. Stellar Death and the Origin of Elements
- 2-8. Material Cycles and Chemical Evolution of Galaxies
- 2-9. Explore the Past and Present of Galaxies through Stars
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We will learn how our Galaxy’s formation and evolution is currently described by derivations from the analysis of old stellar systems in the Milky Way. In addition, we will understand the general concept of galaxy formation based on observational information from the Andromeda Galaxy and other general galaxies.
- 3-0. Introduction
- 3-1. Exploration of Old Stars
- 3-2. Development of the View of Galaxy Formation History
- 3-3. Formation of the Halo
- 3-4. Formation of the Disks : Thick disk
- 3-5. Formation of the Disks : Thin disk
- 3-6. Formation of the Bulge
- 3-7. Formation of Galactic Satellite Galaxies
- 3-8. Formation of the Andromeda Galaxy
- 3-9. Formation and Evolution of General Galaxies
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We will learn about the dark matter that dominates the dynamical structure of such galaxies, the evidence for its existence, and its role in galaxy formation. We will then learn about problems with the current standard theory of the identity of dark matter, and future prospects.
- 4-0. Introduction
- 4-1. Dark Matter in Galaxies (Ⅰ)
- 4-2. Dark Matter in Galaxies (Ⅱ)
- 4-3. Gravitational Lensing
- 4-4. Dark Matter Exploration with Gravitational Micro-Lensing
- 4-5. What is Dark Matter?
- 4-6. Dark Matter and Formation of Galaxies
- 4-7. Problems with the Dark Matter Theory
- 4-8. Identifying Dark Matter from Old Stellar Systems
- 4-9. Large-scale Observation Projects and Future Prospects
Staff／スタッフ
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Masashi ChibaTohoku University Graduate School of ScienceProfessor
Contact／お問合せ先
Center for the Advancement of Open Online Education, Tohoku University
Email: secretary.mooc@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
