Observational Astronomy - Techniques and Instrumentation

Informationen zum Autor Edmund C. Sutton is Associate Professor in the Astronomy Department at the University of Illinois. His research has been primarily in infrared and sub-millimeter astronomy with an emphasis on instrumentation. Klappentext An essential text for graduate students in astronomy and physics, providing a thorough review of modern observational techniques and instruments. Zusammenfassung Ideal for graduate students! this book provides a solid grounding in observational astronomy. The topics covered are accessible to theoreticians and observers alike! ranging from fundamental subjects! to diverse topics such as neutrinos! cosmic rays and gravitational waves. Combined! they provide a thorough introduction to modern observational techniques and instruments. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Astrophysical information; 2. Photometry; 3. Positional astronomy; 4. Fourier transforms; 5. Detection systems; 6. Orthodox statistics; 7. Stochastic processes and noise; 8. Optics; 9. Interference; 10. Spectroscopy; 11. UV, X-ray, and gamma-ray astronomy; 12. Radio receivers, spectrometers, and interferometers; 13. Modern statistical methods; 14. Neutrino detectors; 15. Cosmic ray detectors; 16. Gravitational waves; 17. Polarimetry; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Edmund C Sutton, Edmund C. Sutton, Edmund C. (University of Illinois Sutton, Edmund Charles Sutton, SUTTON EDMUND C, Sutton Edmund C.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.10.2011
• EAN: 9781107010468
• ISBN: 978-1-107-01046-8
• No. of pages: 428
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy