Astronomical Measurement
A Concise Guide
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Electricity, Astronomy
| Author: | Andy Lawrence | ISBN: | 9783642398353 |
| Publisher: | Springer Berlin Heidelberg | Publication: | November 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Andy Lawrence |
| ISBN: | 9783642398353 |
| Publisher: | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Publication: | November 20, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book on astronomical measurement takes a fresh approach to teaching the subject. After discussing some general principles, it follows the chain of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis testing. The various wavelength regimes are covered in each section, emphasising what is the same, and what is different. The author concentrates on the physics of detection and the principles of measurement, aiming to make this logically coherent.
The book is based on a short self contained lecture course for advanced undergraduate students developed and taught by the author over several years.
This book on astronomical measurement takes a fresh approach to teaching the subject. After discussing some general principles, it follows the chain of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis testing. The various wavelength regimes are covered in each section, emphasising what is the same, and what is different. The author concentrates on the physics of detection and the principles of measurement, aiming to make this logically coherent.
The book is based on a short self contained lecture course for advanced undergraduate students developed and taught by the author over several years.
