Astrophysics - Binary Systems & Kepler's Laws

Explore the fundamentals of astrophysics in this comprehensive video series focusing on binary star systems and Kepler's laws. Delve into various types of binary systems, including eclipsing binaries, and learn how to determine their sizes and masses. Understand key concepts such as the barycenter, velocity curves, and mass determination in binary star systems. Examine Kepler's laws in depth, including elliptical orbits and the relationship between orbital period and distance. Investigate the physics behind planetary motion, including Newton's equation of gravity, angular momentum, and conservation of energy. Gain insights into advanced topics like reduced mass and its applications in astrophysics and quantum mechanics. Through detailed explanations and examples, develop a strong foundation in astrophysical principles and their applications to binary star systems and planetary motion.

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Astrophysics (1 of 40) Content Overview
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (2 of 40) Types of Binary Star Systems
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (3 of 40) Eclipsing Binary Overview
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (4 of 40) Eclipsing Binaries Determing Size and Mass
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (5 of 40) Eclipsing Binaries Example
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (6 of 40) What is the Barycenter?
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (7 of 40) Sun-Jupiter Barycenter
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (8 of 40) The Barycenter: A General Approach
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (9 of 40) Velocity Curves of a Binary Star System
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (10 of 40) Velocity Curves and Mass Determination 1
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (11 of 40) Velocity Curves and Mass Determination 2
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (12 of 40) Velocity Curves and Mass Determination 3
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (13 of 40) 2 Equal Mass Stars with Variable Speed
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (14 of 40) Kepler's Law
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (15 of 40) Kepler's Law M is (MUCH, MUCH) Larger Than m
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (16 of 40) Elliptical Orbits: A Closer Look
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (17 of 40) The Minor Axis of an Ellipse
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (18 of 40) Newton's Equation of Gravity
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (19 of 40) Angular Momentum of a Planet
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (20 of 40) The Position Vector in Terms of r and theta
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (21 of 40) The Azimuthal Equation of Motion
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (22 of 40) Equal Area in Equal Time
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (23 of 40) Kepler's 1st Law: Elliptical Orbits - Part 1 of 3
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (24 of 40) Kepler's 1st Law: Elliptical Orbits - Part 2 of 3
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (25 of 40) Kepler's 1st Law: Elliptical Orbits - Part 3 of 3
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (26 of 40) Kepler's 3rd Law: "Orbital Period"
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (27 of 40) Orbital Conservation of Energy
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (29 of 40) Relative Motion of a Binary System with Arbitrary Mass
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (30 of 40) What is Reduced Mass?
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (31 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? Conceptually
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (32 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? "Product Over the Sum"
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (33 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? What are the Limits of Mr?
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (34 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? A Quantum Mechanic Example
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (35 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? The Energy Perspective
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (36 of TBD) Mass to Orbit Radius Relationship
Astrophysics: Binary Star System (37 of TBD) What is Reduced Mass? For Various Mass Ratios