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# The Physical Processes and Observing Techniques of Radio Astronomy

## An Introduction

Authors: Pannuti, Thomas G.

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• Discusses relevant physical processes encountered in radio astronomy that are framed at a level appropriate for undergraduates
• Provides exercises suitable for homework assignments for undergraduates seeking mastery of physical concepts relevant to radio astronomy
• Contains an appendix of useful supplementary material, such as material related to Fourier Transforms
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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.

• Introduction: Why Make Astronomical Observations at Radio Frequencies?

Pages 1-16

Pannuti, Thomas G.

• Angles, Gravity, Light, the Bohr Model of the Atom and Relativity

Pages 17-68

Pannuti, Thomas G.

• Emission Mechanisms: Blackbody Radiation, An Introduction to Radiative Transfer, Synchrotron Radiation, Thermal Bremsstrahlung, and Molecular Rotational Transitions

Pages 69-114

Pannuti, Thomas G.

• Radio Observations: An Introduction to Fourier Transforms, Convolution, Observing Through Earth’s Atmosphere, Single Dish Telescopes, and Interferometers

Pages 115-163

Pannuti, Thomas G.

Pages 165-190

Pannuti, Thomas G.

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## Bibliographic Information

Bibliographic Information
Book Title
The Physical Processes and Observing Techniques of Radio Astronomy
Book Subtitle
An Introduction
Authors
Series Title
2020
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Springer International Publishing Switzerland
eBook ISBN
978-3-319-16982-8
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-16982-8
Softcover ISBN
978-3-319-16981-1
Series ISSN
2192-4791
Edition Number
1
Number of Pages
XVIII, 393
Number of Illustrations
42 b/w illustrations, 54 illustrations in colour
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