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This course aims to explore the use of white dwarfs as probes of various astrophysical phenomena, including the formation and evolution of stars and planets, the star formation rate of the Galaxy, and the populations of low-frequency gravitational wave sources and progenitors of thermonuclear supernovae. Participants will learn about improved models of white dwarfs and the relevant input physics, such as equations of state and opacities. The teaching method involves a conference setting with experts in observational and theoretical studies of white dwarfs, fundamental physics, and astronomy using white dwarfs as diagnostic tools. The intended audience includes researchers, scientists, and astronomers interested in white dwarfs and their applications in astrophysics.
