Physical Principles of Astronomical Instrumentation by Peter ... - 9781439871898

Physical Principles of Astronomical InstrumentationAuthor(s): Peter A. R. Ade, Matthew J. Griffin, Carole E. Tucker\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781439871898, 978-1439871898\nSynopsis\nOffering practical advice on a range of wavelengths, this highly accessible and self-contained book presents a broad overview of astronomical instrumentation, techniques, and tools. \n\nDrawing on the notes and lessons of the authors established graduate course, the text reviews basic concepts in astrophysics, spectroscopy, and signal analysis. It includes illustrative problems and case studies and aims to provide readers with a toolbox for observational capabilities across the electromagnetic spectrum and the knowledge to understand which tools are best suited to different observations. It is an ideal guide for undergraduates and graduates studying astronomy.\n\nFeatures:\n\nPresents a self-contained account of a highly comple.