MOOC
The Radio Sky II: Observational Radio Astronomy
Description
The first part of the course introduces the different types of telescope technologies available to astronomers, with a particular focus on single-dish radio telescopes and radio interferometers. Optical, UV, X-ray, Gamma, neutrino, and gravitational wave telescopes will also be briefly covered, as well as a foray into Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.
We, then, dive deep into the principles of observational radio astronomy, covering the observables (flux, luminosity, brightness temperature), and the instrumentation (the radiometer equation, sensitivity calculations). Next, we describe various radio telescope technologies, as well as time-domain radio astronomy (pulsars, transients, Fast Radio Bursts). Finally, we look at different radio astronomy observatories around the world and compare their capabilities.
The rest of the course is dedicated to radio interferometric imaging. We introduce the Fourier transform and the van Cittert-Zernike theorem, and discuss the principles o
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Lectures in this MOOC (33)
The Radio Sky: Technical AspectsMOOC: The Radio Sky II: Observational Radio Astronomy
Explores radio telescopes, interferometry, calibration techniques, and the SKA project.
Concept of a TelescopeMOOC: The Radio Sky II: Observational Radio Astronomy
Covers the principle and types of telescopes, historical examples, resolution factors, and interferometers.
Telescope sites: Radio WavelengthsMOOC: The Radio Sky II: Observational Radio Astronomy
Explores telescope sites for radio observations and the impact of atmospheric conditions on signal quality and observations.
Introduction to Single Dish Radio AstronomyMOOC: The Radio Sky II: Observational Radio Astronomy
Covers the basics of single dish radio astronomy, including dish optics, beam patterns, and receiver technologies.
Radio Interferometry: The Universe At Radio WavelengthsMOOC: The Radio Sky II: Observational Radio Astronomy
Covers the basics of radio interferometry, focusing on sensitivity, resolution, brightness, delay, interference, and fringes.
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