With this Postgraduate diploma, you will be able to merge your engineering knowledge with Astrophysics and Cosmology"

Thanks to technology, it was possible to detect the gravitational wave of Einstein's theory, and to make telescopes such as the Hubbel, James Webb or robotic vehicles such as Perseverance, which explores Mars. In this context, a promising future for Astrophysics and Cosmology can be deduced, mainly due to the creation of more powerful instruments. All this with the aim of better understanding the universe, the cosmos and each of the physical elements that make it up.

A scenario that requires large investments and highly qualified personnel from the field of engineering in order to become a reality, In this way the concepts of physics can be transferred to new technologies and further boost this field. That is why TECH has created this Postgraduate diploma in Astrophysics and Cosmology, which offers students the most relevant and advanced scientific information in this field. 

To do this, students have innovative teaching material that will allow them to easily delve into the progress that was achieved thanks to modern physics, with contributions to medical physics, geophysics, quantum computing or the creation of particle accelerators. With this solid base of knowledge, professionals will delve into the most relevant aspects of astrophysics, general relativity and the early universe. 

The program will also enable them to advance through the content of the syllabus in a more agile way, thanks to the use of the Relearning system, which in turn helps to reduce the hours of study. 

A 100% online Postgraduate diploma which means for engineering professionals advancing in their careers thanks to a program that they can access whenever and wherever they wish. All you need is an electronic device with Internet connection to access the syllabus on the virtual campus. Moreover, students can distribute the teaching load according to their needs. Thus, professionals have a state-of-the-art higher education that is compatible with the most demanding responsibilities. 

Do you pursue a high-quality and flexible Postgraduate diploma? TECH has thought about it and thus, offers this 100% online Postgraduate diploma” 

This Postgraduate diploma in Astrophysics and Cosmology contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical case studies are presented by experts in Physics 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

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The program’s teaching staff includes professionals in the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in professionals a situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to prepare in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented to them throughout the academic year. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts.  

Delve into this program in the cosmological distances and the Hubble’s Law"

Enroll now in a Postgraduate diploma that will launch your professional path into Astrophysics and Cosmology"

This Postgraduate diploma consists of 450 teaching hours of advanced and exhaustive knowledge of Astrophysics and Cosmology. This learning will serve as a basis for the engineering professional who decides to advance in this field. For this purpose, TECH offers innovative teaching tools: video summaries of each topic, detailed videos, diagrams or specialized readings, which will contribute the acquisition of knowledge. In addition, case studies provided by the specialists of this program will provide the practical approach necessary for this program. 

In just six months you will gain a solid foundation of knowledge about modern physics and the advances in Astrophysics and Cosmology" 

Module 1. Introduction to Modern Physics

1.1. Introduction to Medical Physics

1.1.1. How to Apply Physics to Medicine
1.1.2. Energy of Charged Particles in Tissues
1.1.3. Photons through Tissues 
1.1.4. Applications

1.2. Introduction to Particle Physics

1.2.1. Introduction and Objectives
1.2.2. Quantified Particles
1.2.3. Fundamental Forces and Charges
1.2.4. Particle Detection
1.2.5. Classification of Fundamental Particles and Standard Model
1.2.6. Beyond the Standard Model
1.2.7. Current Generalization Theories
1.2.8. High-Energy Experiments

1.3. Particle Accelerators

1.3.1. Particle Acceleration Processes
1.3.2. Linear Accelerators
1.3.3. Cyclotrons
1.3.4. Synchrotrons

1.4. Introduction to Nuclear Physics

1.4.1. Nuclear Stability
1.4.2. New Methods in Nuclear Fission
1.4.3. Nuclear Fusion
1.4.4. Synthesis of Superheavy Elements

1.5. Introduction to Astrophysics

1.5.1. The Solar System
1.5.2. Birth and Death of a Star
1.5.3. Space Exploration
1.5.4. Exoplanets

1.6. Introduction to Cosmology

1.6.1. Distance Calculation in Astronomy
1.6.2. Velocity Calculations in Astronomy
1.6.3. Dark Matter and Energy
1.6.4. The Expansion of the Universe
1.6.5. Gravitational Waves

1.7. Geophysics and Atmospheric Physics

1.7.1. Geophysics
1.7.2. Atmospheric Physics
1.7.3. Meteorology
1.7.4. Climate Change

1.8. Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics

1.8.1. Aggregate States of Matter
1.8.2. Matter Allotropes
1.8.3. Crystalline Solids
1.8.4. Soft Matter

1.9. Introduction to Quantum Computing

1.9.1. Introduction to the Quantum World
1.9.2. Qubits
1.9.3. Multiple Qubits
1.9.4. Logic Gates
1.9.5. Quantum Programs
1.9.6. Quantum Computers

1.10. Introduction to Quantum Cryptography

1.10.1. Classic Information
1.10.2. Quantum Information
1.10.3. Quantum Encryption
1.10.4. Protocols in Quantum Cryptography

Module 2. Astrophysics

2.1. Introduction

2.1.1. Brief History of Astrophysics
2.1.2. Instruments
2.1.3. Observational Magnitude Scale
2.1.4. Calculation of Astronomical Distances
2.1.5. Color Index

2.2. Spectral Lines 

2.2.1. Historical Introduction
2.2.2. Kirchoff's Laws
2.2.3. Relationship between Spectrum and Temperature
2.2.4. Doppler Effect
2.2.5. Spectrograph

2.3. Radiation Field Study 

2.3.1. Prior Definitions
2.3.2. Lens opacity
2.3.3. Optical Depth
2.3.4. Microscopic Opacity Sources
2.3.5. Total Opacity
2.3.6. Extinction 
2.3.7. Structure of Spectral Lines

2.4. Stars

2.4.1. Classification of Stars
2.4.2. Methods for Determining the Mass of a Star
2.4.3. Binary Stars
2.4.4. Classification of Binary Stars
2.4.5. Determining the Masses of a Binary System

2.5. Life of Stars

2.5.1. Characteristics of a Star
2.5.2. Birth of a Star
2.5.3. Life of a Star. Hertzprung-Russell Diagrams
2.5.4. Death of a Star

2.6. Death of Stars 

2.6.1. White Dwarf
2.6.2. Supernovas
2.6.3. Neutron Stars
2.6.4. Black Holes

2.7. Study of the Milky Way

2.7.1. Shape and Dimensions of the Milky Way
2.7.2. Dark Matter
2.7.3. Phenomenon of Gravitational Lensing
2.7.4. Massive Particles of Weak Interaction
2.7.5. Shape and halo of the Milky Way
2.7.6. Spiral Structure of the Milky Way

2.8. Galaxy Clusters

2.8.1. Introduction
2.8.2. Classification of Galaxies
2.8.3. Photometry of Galaxies
2.8.4. Local Group: Introduction

2.9. Distribution of Large-Scale Galaxies

2.9.1. Shape and Age of the Universe
2.9.2. Standard Cosmological Model
2.9.3. Formation of Cosmological Structures
2.9.4. Observational Methods in Cosmology

2.10. Dark Matter and Energies

2.10.1. Discovery and Characteristics
2.10.2. Consequences on the Distribution of Ordinary Matter
2.10.3. Dark Matter Problems
2.10.4. Candidate Particles for Dark Matter
2.10.5. Dark Energy and its Consequences

Module 3. General Relativity and Cosmology

3.1. Special Relativity

3.1.1. Postulates
3.1.2. Lorentz Transformations in Standard Configuration
3.1.3. Impulses (Boosts)
3.1.4. Tensors
3.1.5. Relativistic Kinematics
3.1.6. Relativistic Linear Momentum and Energy
3.1.7. Lorentz Covariance
3.1.8. Energy-Momentum Tensor

3.2. Principle of Equivalence

3.2.1. Principle of Weak Equivalence
3.2.2. Experiments on the Weak Equivalence Principle
3.2.3. Locally Inertial Reference Systems
3.2.4. Principle of Equivalence
3.2.5. Consequences on the Equivalence Principle

3.3. Particle Motion in the Gravitational Field

3.3.1. Path of Particles under Gravity
3.3.2. Newtonian Limit
3.3.3. Gravitational Redshift and Tests
3.3.4. Temporary Dilatation
3.3.5. Geodesic Equation

3.4. Geometry: Necessary Concepts

3.4.1. Two-Dimensional Spaces
3.4.2. Scalar, Vector and Tensor Fields
3.4.3. Metric Tensor: Concept and Theory
3.4.4. Partial Derivative
3.4.5. Covariant Derivative
3.4.6. Christoffel Symbols
3.4.7. Covariant Derivatives of Tensors
3.4.8. Directional Covariant Derivatives
3.4.9. Divergence and Lapacian

3.5. Curved Space-Time

3.5.1. Covariant Derivative and Parallel Transport: Definition
3.5.2. Geodesics from Parallel Transport
3.5.3. Riemann Curvature Tensor
3.5.4. Riemann Tensor: Definition and Properties
3.5.5. Ricci Tensor: Definition and Properties

3.6. Einstein Equations: Derivation

3.6.1. Reformulation of the Equivalence Principle
3.6.2. Applications of the Equivalence Principle
3.6.3. Conservation and Symmetries
3.6.4. Derivation of Einstein's Equations from the Equivalence Principle

3.7. Schwarzschild Solution

3.7.1. Schwartzschild Metrics
3.7.2. Length and Time Elements
3.7.3. Conserved Quantities
3.7.4. Equation of Motion 
3.7.5. Light Deflection. Study of Schwartzschild Metrics
3.7.6. Schwartzschild Radius
3.7.7. Eddington-Finkelstein Coordinates
3.7.8. Black Holes

3.8. Linear Gravity Limits Consequences

3.8.1. Linear Gravity: Introduction
3.8.2. Coordinate Transformation
3.8.3. Linearized Einstein Equations
3.8.4. General Solution of Linearized Einstein Equations
3.8.5. Gravitational Waves
3.8.6. Effects of Gravitational Waves on Matter
3.8.7. Generation of Gravitational Waves

3.9. Cosmology: Introduction

3.9.1. Observation of the Universe: Introduction
3.9.2. Cosmological Principle
3.9.3. System of Coordinates
3.9.4. Cosmological Distances
3.9.5. The Hubble’s Law
3.9.6. Inflation

3.10. Cosmology: Mathematical Study

3.10.1. Friedmann’s First Equation
3.10.2. Friedmann’s Second Equation
3.10.3. Densities and Scale Factor
3.10.4. Consequences of Friedmann’s Equations Curvature of the Universe
3.10.5. Primitive Universe Thermodynamics

A 100% online program that will allow you to delve into the curvature of the universe and the consequences derived from the Friedmann equations"