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Black holes (of all sizes, from ~5 solar masses to ~10^9 solar masses) play a crucial role in a plethora of astrophysical processes, from gravitational wave emission to galaxy evolution. By the end of this course the students will understand the formation channels of black holes and the main astrophysical processes driven by black holes (accretion, tidal disruption, gravitational waves). The students will learn what are the open questions about black holes and what is the methodology present-day astrophysicists use to tackle them.

Stellar mass black holes: their formation (as single astrophysical objects and in binaries), dynamics, accretion processes, gravitational waves. Supermassive black holes: their formation, dynamics, accretion processes, co-evolution with their host galaxy.

a cycle of seminars held by forefront astrophysicists will illustrate the state-of-the-art knowledge and open questions about black holes.

Course examination according to § 7, statute section on "study-law regulations"

Will be discussed in the first lesson.