Walker Terahertz Astronomy

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4665-7043-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 351 Seiten

This book reflects the power of today’s radio technology, which allows for probing of the emission and absorption of light by atoms and molecules in the terahertz range. It covers the principles and practical techniques related to THz observations of interstellar atoms, molecules, and dust, and shows how they elucidate conditions within the interstellar medium that permeates our Galaxy and provide insights into the origins of stars, planets, galaxies, and the Universe itself.

Zielgruppe

Astronomers and engineers working on astrophysics applications of terahertz technologies; graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and instructors in astrophysics, electrical engineering, and related fields.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Walker, Christopher K.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Lasertechnologie, Holographie
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Optik, Lasertechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

THz Astronomy and the Exploration of the Universe
Remote Sensing at THz Frequencies: Radiative Transfer Basics
THz Continuum Radiation
THz Line Radiation
Galactic THz Astronomy
Extragalactic THz Astronomy
THz Optical Systems
Coherent THz Detection Systems
Incoherent Detection Systems
Cryogenics