Ok, I thought I might be double counting somewhere. So the flux is just inversely proportional to the square of the luminosity distance (makes sense!)? And the (1+z) factor is just from the luminosity distance.
I'm not sure I understand how to correctly scale flux density with redshift. That is, if I observe say 10 Jy at my observing frequency coming from a source at z = 0.3, how can I estimate the flux density I would expect from the same source at z=2? From what I understand, the final scaling is...
Thank you, I won't! I talked with my professor today, and although he hasn't graded the exams yet, I made it pretty clear that it wouldn't be good. He reassured me that it happens and that I shouldn't worry too much, but I still can't help but dread getting it back. Anyway, feeling a bit better...
That's understandable. I really want to pursue this field, though, so I guess I can't expect it to be easy along the way -- shoot, not that it has been so far.
Thanks again!
You know, I really needed to hear all this.
As far as better study habits go, you're absolutely right. I need to take a step back from the problems and really just consider the concepts at work. I'm going to try something different from now on, and see if I'd be able to teach someone a...
That's the thing -- when I'm not studying for an exam, I enjoy reading up on the subject, doing the homework. But once I'm preparing for an exam, it's a flood of anxiety. I also feel like it's unbelievably difficult to balance the work load. And by that I mean, if I have an assignment due in one...
I woke up today and I'm still feeling pretty miserable. I'm not looking forward to talking to my professor about the exam, and the worst part is, I may not be able to talk to him until after next week, since next week is Spring Break.
Every moment that I'm awake, my thoughts all come back to...
I've gotten into the habit of sleeping more -- in fact, maybe too much! But usually about 7 to 8 hours a night.
I do think that I will seek out some professional help. Thank you, again. It really is so helpful even to be able to talk to someone about all of this. Now I'm just dreading having...
You're right. This may be the thing to do. I've just been so eagerly looking forward to finishing in the fall, that way I can give myself some much needed time before I get back at it in graduate school.
Also, because of the structure of my school and the way courses are offered, of the four...
Thank you for the reply. I really appreciate it.
I have heard of Impostor Syndrome, and as a female, I do think it is especially relevant. In fact, I can identify with just about all of the points listed in the article. And without completely feeding the syndrome further, I really am starting...
I really feel like I've hit rock bottom. I've never felt quite this way, and to be completely honest, I don't know if I can go on.
I had an exam today that went horribly. It's in a subject that I typically score great in, and to make things worse, the professor is the person I've been working...