Essential radio astronomy / James J. Condon and Scott M. Ransom.
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TextSeries: Princeton series in modern observational astronomyPublication details: Princeton : Princeton University Press, ©2016.Description: x, 361 pages, [4] leaves of colored plates : illustrations ; 27 cmISBN: - 9780691137797
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| 522.62 B927 Introduction to astronomical photometry | 522.63 R122 Astronomical photography at the telescope | 522.682 B959 Introduction to radio astronomy | 522.682 C746 Essential radio astronomy / | 522.682 Ia11 Sources and scintillations | 522.682 Or64 New astronomy: opening the electromagnetic window and expanding our view of planet earth | 522.682 V562 Galactic and extra-galactic radio astronomy |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction --
2. Radiation Fundamentals --
3. Radio Telescopes and Radiometers --
4. Free-Free Radiation --
5. Synchrotron Radiation --
6. Pulsars --
7. Spectral Lines --
A. Fourier Transforms --
B. Mathematical Derivations --
C. Special Relativity --
D. Wave Propagation in a Plasma --
E. Essential Equations --
F. Constants, Units, and Dimensions --
G. Symbols and Abbreviations --
H. References and Links.
Essential Radio Astronomy is the only textbook on the subject specifically designed for a one-semester introductory course for advanced undergraduates or graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics. It starts from first principles in order to fill gaps in students' backgrounds, make teaching easier for professors who are not expert radio astronomers, and provide a useful reference to the essential equations used by practitioners. This unique textbook reflects the fact that students of multiwavelength astronomy typically can afford to spend only one semester studying the observational techniques particular to each wavelength band. Essential Radio Astronomy presents only the most crucial concepts--succinctly and accessibly. It covers the general principles behind radio telescopes, receivers, and digital backends without getting bogged down in engineering details. Emphasizing the physical processes in radio sources, the book's approach is shaped by the view that radio astrophysics owes more to thermodynamics than electromagnetism. Proven in the classroom and generously illustrated throughout, Essential Radio Astronomy is an invaluable resource for students and researchers alike.
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