The physical processes and observing techniques of radio astronomy : an introduction / Thomas G. Pannuti.
Pannuti, Thomas G., author.
2020
QB476.5 .P36 2020
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Title The physical processes and observing techniques of radio astronomy : an introduction / Thomas G. Pannuti.
Author Pannuti, Thomas G., author.
ISBN 9783319169828 electronic book
3319169823 electronic book
9783319169811
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16982-8
Published Cham : Springer, [2020]
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xviii, 393 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-319-16982-8 doi
Call Number QB476.5 .P36 2020
Dewey Decimal Classification 522/.682
Summary 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 or higher. Next, the book introduces students to single dish telescopes and interferometers. The most commonly encountered emission mechanisms seen in radio astronomy are then explained, along with examples of astronomical sources broadly divided into the types of sources seen in galactic and extragalactic observations. Each chapter provides examples and exercises suitable for homework assignments. Also included is an appendix of useful supplementary material. Altogether, the book is a comprehensive, yet digestible starting point for physics and astronomy undergraduates looking to understand the basics of radio astronomy.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 26, 2021).
Series Undergraduate lecture notes in physics, 2192-4791
Available in Other Form 3319169815
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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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