Applied Physics and Materials Science

Modern Astrophysics and Cosmology

Astrophysics is a science that demonstrates the birth, life and death of stars, planets, galaxies, extra solar planets and the cosmic microwave background of universe rather than their positions or motions in space. Astronomy and Cosmology are two familial sciences which are of same genre. They also examine properties which include luminosity, density, temperature, and chemical composition. In order to understand the broad concept of Astrophysics one needs to be thorough with other disciplines of physics such as mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, and atomic and molecular physics. Some of their study areas are determining the properties of dark matter, dark energy, and black holes; whether or not time travel is possible, wormholes can form, or the multiverse exists; and the origin and ultimate fate of the universe. Cosmology is the investigation of the inception, advancement, and possible destiny of the universe. In other words cosmology means deeper investigation of the origin of largest-scale structures.