Interferometry (Capita Selecta, 20/21)

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Interferometry (Capita Selecta, 20/21)
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. Understand doing radio astronomical observations Be able to do basic analysis of radio data and how to interpret the data
Omschrijving	This course discusses the basics of interferometry as applied in radio astronomy. The principle aims of the course are to give the students an understanding of the theory of radio interferometry, of how interferometry is done in practise, and of the steps and processes needed to go from raw observations to calibrated derived data products that can be used to do science. A significant part of the course consists of practical exercises using real observations. After following the course, students will be able to handle the full path from raw data to calibrated data products. Topics discussed: - basics of interferometry - time delay and fringe stopping - coordinate systems - gridding and weighting schemes - deconvolution of images - noise and sensitivity - time- and bandwidth smearing - calibration - self calibration - spectral line aspects
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Practisch werk (PRC) (70 LC, 70 PRC)
Toetsvorm	Practisch werk (PR), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE) (75% WE, 25% PR)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. T.A. Oosterloo
Docent(en)	prof. dr. T.A. Oosterloo
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Interferometry and Synthesis in Radio Astronomy (third edition) (freely available) Thompson, Moran, Swenson Synthesis Imaging in Radio Astronomy II Taylor, Carilli, Perley
Entreevoorwaarden	Fourier transform theory
Opmerkingen	a grade higher than 5..5 is needed
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Astronomy: Quantum Universe  (Capita Selecta Courses) - semester II a keuze MSc Astronomy: Science, Business and Policy  (Optional Courses in Theoretical and Observational Astronomy) - semester II a keuze MSc Courses for Exchange Students: Astronomy - Physics - Energy & Environment - semester II a Tweejaarlijkse vakken  (Even jaren) - semester II a -