Natasha Ivanova, PhD
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Science - Physics
- ivanova1@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 248-1899
- Address
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2-107 Centennial Ctr For Interdisciplinary SCS II
11335 Saskatchewan Drive NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H5
Overview
About
MSc in Astronomy & Mathematics (1995) SPbU, Russia;
DPhil (PhD) in Astrophysics (2003), Oxford, UK;
2001-2005 Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Astrophysics,Northwestern U., IL, USA;
2005-2009 CITA Postodoctoral Fellow, Toronto, Canada
2009-present Canada Research Chair in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Research
Theoretical studies of interacting binaries: mass transfer in binaries, common envelope evolution, stellar evolution codes, stellar hydrodynamics codes, population's studies, compact binaries in globular clusters.
Teaching
This year: Astro 320, PHYS 495/595.
Past: ASTRO 465/565, ASTRO 122, PHYS 124
Announcements
Graduate student and postdoctoral positions are available, see my webpage.
Courses
ASTRO 495 - Special Topics in Astrophysics
The course covers specialized topics of interest to advanced undergraduate students. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisites depend on the subject. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
ASTRO 595 - Special Topics in Astrophysics
The course covers specialized topics of interest to junior graduate students. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisites depend on the subject. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
PHYS 124 - Particles and Waves
Algebra-based course primarily for students in life, environmental, and medical sciences. It guides the student through two distinct types of motion: motion of matter (particles) and wave motion. Vectors, forces, bodies in equilibrium, review of kinematics and basic dynamics; conservation of momentum and energy; circular motion; vibrations; elastic waves in matter; sound; wave optics; black body radiation, photons, de Broglie waves. Examples relevant in environmental, life, and medical sciences will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Physics 20 or equivalent, Mathematics 30-1. Physics 30 is strongly recommended. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS 124, 144, or EN PH 131. Note: To proceed to PHYS 181 after taking PHYS 124, it is strongly recommended that a minimum grade of B- be achieved in PHYS 124.