Physical Principles of Astronomical Instrumentation

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Synopsis

Offering practical advice on a range of wavelengths, this highly accessible and self-contained book presents a broad overview of astronomical instrumentation, techniques, and tools.
Drawing on the notes and lessons of the authors’ established graduate course, the text reviews basic concepts in astrophysics, spectroscopy, and signal analysis. It includes illustrative problems and case studies and aims to provide readers with a toolbox for observational capabilities across the electromagnetic spectrum and the knowledge to understand which tools are best suited to different observations. It is an ideal guide for undergraduates and graduates studying astronomy.

Features:


Presents a self-contained account of a highly complex subject.


Offers practical advice and instruction on a wide range of wavelengths and tools.


Includes case studies and problems for further learning opportunities.

Book details

Series:
Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Author:
Peter A. Ade, Matthew J. Griffin, Carole E. Tucker
ISBN:
9781315357034
Related ISBNs:
9781315374659, 9781439871898, 9781032040035
Publisher:
CRC Press
Pages:
352
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-10-26
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2022
Copyright by:
Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Technology