Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy - Observational Methods and Astrophysics - Two Volume Set (Book)

As demonstrated by five Nobel Prizes in physics, radio astronomy has contributed greatly to our understanding of the Universe. Yet for too long, there has been no comprehensive textbook on radio astronomy for undergraduate students. This two-volume set of introductory textbooks is exclusively devoted to radio astronomy, with extensive discussions of telescopes, observation methods, and astrophysical processes that are relevant for this exciting field. The first volume, Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy: Observational Methods, discusses radio astronomy instrumentation and the techniques to conduct successful observations. The second volume, Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy: Astrophysics, discusses the physical processes that give rise to radio emission, presents examples of astronomical objects that emit by these mechanisms, and illustrates how the relevant physical parameters of astronomical sources can be obtained from the radio observations. Requiring no prior knowledge of astronomy, the two volumes are ideal textbooks for radio astronomy courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, particularly those that emphasize radio wavelength instrumentation and observational techniques or the astrophysics of radio sources. The set enables instructors to pick and choose topics from the two volumes that best fit their courses. Features: Explores radio astronomy instruments and techniques that are important to enable observations Describes astrophysical processes that produce the radio emissions observed in different types of astronomical objects Includes numerous worked examples to demonstrate how the methods are used to solve problems, in addition to advanced material for students with more extensive physics and mathematics backgrounds

General

Imprint:	Productivity Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Release date:	May 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Jonathan Marr • Ronald L. Snell • Stanley E. Kurtz
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 43mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Book • Hardcover
Pages:	700
ISBN-13:	978-1-4987-2581-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Optics (light) Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Astrophysics Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > General Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Electrical engineering > General
LSN:	1-4987-2581-3
Barcode:	9781498725811

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