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Terahertz Astronomy
Taschenbuch von Christopher K. Walker
Sprache: Englisch

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A Powerful Window into Cosmic Evolution

Terahertz (THz) observations of interstellar atoms, molecules, and dust serve as powerful probes of the conditions within the interstellar medium that permeates our galaxy, providing insights into the origins of stars, planets, galaxies, and the Universe. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach to the subject, Terahertz Astronomy explores THz astrophysics and the technologies that make this rapidly evolving field possible.

The first four chapters of the book discuss the origin and interpretation of THz light in astrophysical sources. The remaining five chapters present an overview of the technologies used to collect and detect THz light. Every chapter contains worked-out examples and exercises. The author explains each topic as intuitively as possible and includes the equations needed for real-life astrophysical applications.

In just a few years, the number of active THz researchers has substantially grown due to increased interest in terrestrial remote sensing at THz frequencies. This book provides researchers with both the background science and technology to interpret THz observations and design, build, and deploy THz astronomical instrumentation.
A Powerful Window into Cosmic Evolution

Terahertz (THz) observations of interstellar atoms, molecules, and dust serve as powerful probes of the conditions within the interstellar medium that permeates our galaxy, providing insights into the origins of stars, planets, galaxies, and the Universe. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach to the subject, Terahertz Astronomy explores THz astrophysics and the technologies that make this rapidly evolving field possible.

The first four chapters of the book discuss the origin and interpretation of THz light in astrophysical sources. The remaining five chapters present an overview of the technologies used to collect and detect THz light. Every chapter contains worked-out examples and exercises. The author explains each topic as intuitively as possible and includes the equations needed for real-life astrophysical applications.

In just a few years, the number of active THz researchers has substantially grown due to increased interest in terrestrial remote sensing at THz frequencies. This book provides researchers with both the background science and technology to interpret THz observations and design, build, and deploy THz astronomical instrumentation.
Über den Autor

Christopher K. Walker is a Professor of Astronomy and an Associate Professor of Optical Sciences and Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona. He has over 30 years of experience designing, building, and using state-of-the-art receiver systems for THz astronomy. He is the author of numerous papers on star formation and protostellar evolution, a topical editor for IEEE Transactions on TeraHertz Science and Technology, and the principal investigator of the long-duration balloon project "The Stratospheric THz Observatory (STO)" funded by NASA.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Interstellar Medium at Terahertz Frequencies. THz Radiative Transfer Basics and Line Radiation. THz Continuum Emission. Simple Radiative Transfer Model. THz Optical Systems. THz Coherent Detection Systems. Incoherent Detectors. THz Observing Techniques. THz Interferometry. Answers to Problems. Appendices.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Physik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781138894648
ISBN-10: 1138894648
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Walker, Christopher K.
Hersteller: CRC Press
Maße: 246 x 189 x 19 mm
Von/Mit: Christopher K. Walker
Erscheinungsdatum: 14.01.2020
Gewicht: 0,681 kg
Artikel-ID: 128422543
Über den Autor

Christopher K. Walker is a Professor of Astronomy and an Associate Professor of Optical Sciences and Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona. He has over 30 years of experience designing, building, and using state-of-the-art receiver systems for THz astronomy. He is the author of numerous papers on star formation and protostellar evolution, a topical editor for IEEE Transactions on TeraHertz Science and Technology, and the principal investigator of the long-duration balloon project "The Stratospheric THz Observatory (STO)" funded by NASA.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Interstellar Medium at Terahertz Frequencies. THz Radiative Transfer Basics and Line Radiation. THz Continuum Emission. Simple Radiative Transfer Model. THz Optical Systems. THz Coherent Detection Systems. Incoherent Detectors. THz Observing Techniques. THz Interferometry. Answers to Problems. Appendices.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Physik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781138894648
ISBN-10: 1138894648
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Walker, Christopher K.
Hersteller: CRC Press
Maße: 246 x 189 x 19 mm
Von/Mit: Christopher K. Walker
Erscheinungsdatum: 14.01.2020
Gewicht: 0,681 kg
Artikel-ID: 128422543
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