ASTR3001

ASTR3001: Exploring the Radio Universe

Science and Engineering

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About this Unit

This unit begins with the fundamental principles of radio astronomy, following the signal chain of a single-dish radio telescope. Important concepts like antenna sensitivity patterns, receivers, frequency conversion and square-law detection are introduced. The techniques of radio interferometry and aperture synthesis are also explained from a mathematical viewpoint. Some time is spent describing the design of proposed next-generation radio telescopes, with particular reference to the square kilometre array. This unit also introduces the physical mechanisms by which astronomical radiation is generated at radio wavelengths and examines some of the astrophysical sources that can be studied using radio telescopes.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS) (1153)

Field of Education010303 Astronomy

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Tuition Pattern

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial1 x 1 hour weekly
Workshop1 x 1 hour weekly

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