Introductory Material. Introduction to Radiation Physics. Radio Telescopes. Single-Dish Radio Telescope Observations. Aperture Synthesis Basics: Two-Element Interferometers. Aperture Synthesis: Advanced Discussion. Appendices.
Jonathan M. Marr is a senior lecturer of physics and astronomy at Union College. His research involves high-resolution, radio-wavelength observations of radio galaxies and the Galactic center. He earned a PhD in astronomy from the University of California, Berkeley.Ronald L. Snell is a professor of astronomy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His research interests include the physical and chemical properties of molecular clouds, star formation, and molecular outflows; he also has extensive experience observing at radio wavelengths. He earned a PhD in astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin.Stanley E. Kurtz is a professor of radio astronomy and astrophysics at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His research interests include massive star formation, the interstellar medium, and radio astronomy instrumentation and techniques. He earned a PhD in physics from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
"This is an excellent introduction for students wanting to get
into the exciting world of radio astronomy. It starts at the basics
and builds up nicely to provide readers with the understanding they
will need for both single dish observing and radio interferometry.
The separation of the more mathematically challenging aspects means
that it can be used at a variety of levels, including for advanced
undergraduate or postgraduate students. Given the wealth of radio
research facilities, such as the JVLA, ALMA, and the upcoming SKA,
this is also a very timely textbook. I will start using it
immediately in my training programs."
-Melvin Hoare, Professor of Astrophysics,
University of Leeds"Since the detection of HI at 21 cm wavelength
and the discovery of CO in dark clouds, radio astronomy has been a
central tool in studies of the interstellar medium and star forming
clouds. This has been even more true with the advent of cm and mm
interferometers, and the more recent availability of the EVLA and
ALMA has transformed the study of circumstellar disks and of
outflows. This two-volume set of introductory textbooks provide the
essential foundation for students who plan to use radio
observations in the study of molecular clouds, HII regions, and
star formation. While one volume focuses on the instrumentation,
telescopes, and observing methods of radio astronomy, the other
deals with the astrophysical processes that give rise to radio
emission. All three authors have taught radio astronomy courses,
and the books are organized with questions and problems after each
chapter. The books are also equipped with extensive appendices with
supporting material that focus on background and technical
information."- The Star Formation Newsletter No
323, November 2019
"This is an excellent introduction for students wanting to get
into the exciting world of radio astronomy. It starts at the basics
and builds up nicely to provide readers with the understanding they
will need for both single dish observing and radio interferometry.
The separation of the more mathematically challenging aspects means
that it can be used at a variety of levels, including for advanced
undergraduate or postgraduate students. Given the wealth of radio
research facilities, such as the JVLA, ALMA, and the upcoming SKA,
this is also a very timely textbook. I will start using it
immediately in my training programs."
-Melvin Hoare, Professor of Astrophysics,
University of Leeds"Since the detection of HI at 21 cm wavelength
and the discovery of CO in dark clouds, radio astronomy has been a
central tool in studies of the interstellar medium and star forming
clouds. This has been even more true with the advent of cm and mm
interferometers, and the more recent availability of the EVLA and
ALMA has transformed the study of circumstellar disks and of
outflows. This two-volume set of introductory textbooks provide the
essential foundation for students who plan to use radio
observations in the study of molecular clouds, HII regions, and
star formation. While one volume focuses on the instrumentation,
telescopes, and observing methods of radio astronomy, the other
deals with the astrophysical processes that give rise to radio
emission. All three authors have taught radio astronomy courses,
and the books are organized with questions and problems after each
chapter. The books are also equipped with extensive appendices with
supporting material that focus on background and technical
information."- The Star Formation Newsletter No
323, November 2019
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