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This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the detection of lithium in cool white dwarf atmospheres. The learning outcomes include understanding the use of white dwarfs as probes in astrophysics, exploring the formation and evolution of stars and planets, and identifying scientific opportunities arising from observational data. The course covers topics such as model atmospheres, infrared photometry, and abundances. The teaching method involves lectures and discussions led by experts in observational and theoretical studies of white dwarfs, fundamental physics, and astronomy. This course is intended for astronomers, astrophysicists, researchers, and anyone interested in the study of white dwarfs and their applications in astrophysics.
