The physical processes and observing techniques of radio astronomy an introduction /

This is a textbook for undergraduate courses on radio astronomy. Written by an active professor and researcher in the field, it begins by explaining why conducting observations at radio frequencies is so important, then reviews essential physics concepts corresponding to a sophomore-level curriculum...

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Main Author: Pannuti, Thomas G. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, [2020]
Series:Undergraduate lecture notes in physics.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xviii, 393 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Subjects:
Radio astronomy.
Astronomy -- Observations.
Microwaves.
Optical engineering.
Online Access:SpringerLink - Click here for access
Contents:
  • Chapter1. Introduction: Why Make Observations at Radio Frequencies?
  • Chapter2. Angles, Gravity, Light, The Bohr Model of the Atom and Relativity
  • Chapter3. Emission Mechanisms: Blackbody Radiation, An Introduction to Radiative Transfer, Synchrotron Radiation, Thermal Bremsstrahlung and Molecular Transitions
  • Chapter4. Radio Observations: An Introduction to Fourier Transforms, Observing Through Earth's Atmosphere, Single Dish Telescopes and Interferometers
  • Chapter5. Solar System Radio Astronomy: The Sun, The Planets, The Moon and Minor Bodies
  • Chapter6. Galactic Radio Astronomy: Galactic Structure, HII Regions, Supernova Remnants, Neutron Stars and Pulsars
  • Chapter7. Extragalactic Radio Astronomy: Galaxy Classification, Active Galactic Nuclei, Superluminal Motion, Galaxy Clusters and the Microwave Background.

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