Terahertz astronomy
by Walker, Christopher K., (Christopher Kidd)
A Powerful Window into Cosmic EvolutionTerahertz (THz) observations of interstellar atoms, molecules, and dust serve as powerful probes of the conditions within the interstellar medium that permeates our galaxy, providing insights into the origins of stars, planets, galaxies, and the Universe. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach to the subject, Te.
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- Full title :Terahertz astronomy / Christopher K. Walker.
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A Powerful Window into Cosmic EvolutionTerahertz (THz) observations of interstellar atoms, molecules, and dust serve as powerful probes of the conditions within the interstellar medium that permeates our galaxy, providing insights into the origins of stars, planets, galaxies, and the Universe. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach to the subject, Te.
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- Publication Date:©2016
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group
- Place of Publication:Boca Raton
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2016
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource : : illustrations
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781466570436, 1466570431, 1466570423, 9781466570429, 9781498742504, 1498742505
- oclc:ocn921985885
- LC Classification:QB476.5
- Dewey Decimal:522/.682
Table of Contents
1. The interstellar medium (ISM) at terahertz (THz) frequencies -- 2. THz radiative transfer basics and line radiation -- 3. THz continuum emission -- 4. Simple radiative transfer model -- 5. THz optical systems -- 6. THz coherent detection systems -- 7. Incoherent detectors -- 8. Terahertz observing techniques -- 9. THz interferometry.
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