Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Constituent Department of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
About Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is a part of the School of Natural Sciences of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
The research interests of the Department are spread over a wide range of observational and theoretical areas. The department activity is broadly divided into three groups :
1.Theoretical Astrophysics: Study of the Sun, Supernovae, Neutron stars and Pulsars, Nucleosynthesis, Accretion disks around neutron stars and black holes, Cosmic star formation history, Gravitational Lensing and Cosmology, General Relativity and Gravitational Collapse, Dark Energy
2.Infrared and Optical Astronomy: Study of star formation in our Galaxy and other spiral galaxies; Structure and energetics of Galactic star forming regions through high angular resolution far infrared spectroscopic and photometric mapping; Radiative transfer in interstellar clouds; Infrared studies of circumstellar shells, young stellar objects and AGB stars; Study of interstellar medium using radio, sub-mm, infrared imaging and spectroscopy; Physics and Chemistry of Photon Dominated Regions (PDR); Study of the Galactic structure.
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba
Mumbai, 400005
INDIA
Fax 91-22-2280 4610/4611
Tel 91-22-2278 2000 / 2618
E-mail : [email protected]
3.X-ray and Gamma ray Astronomy: Timing and spectral studies of Black Holes and Neutron star binaries, Cataclysmic variables, Nuclei of Active Galaxies and Quasars, X-ray spectroscopy of Stellar Coronae and Energetic phenomena on the Sun, Study of Hot Interstellar Medium and Supernova Remnants, Accretion disk - jet connection and origin of jets
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Common queries about Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Where is the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics located?
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is an academic teaching department of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics are conducted as per Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai.