Radio Astronomy (ASTR 6300) Fall 2024

This course is intended for graduate and undergraduate students whose major is Physics or Astrophysics.  We will discuss various aspects of radio astronomy, such topics as the nature of the radio signals, signal processing, designs of  receiving systems, atmospheric effects, and observing strategies with modern radio observatories, including single-aperture telescopes and interferometric arrays.  The class is aimed at building a solid foundation for students to further pursue astrophysical research in the radio waveband.

這是一門針對研究所與大學部高年級物理或天文物理相關科系學生為主所設計的課程。內容包含電波天文學的介紹、電波訊號的本質、訊號處理、接收系統的基礎、大氣層的影響、現代電波觀測的基本策略：單座電波望遠鏡與電波天線陣列。課程設計以提供學生未來從事電波天文學相關研究領域的基礎為主。

Announcements

Problem set VI deadline extended to Wednesday, December 11

Problem set IV available (Nov 12)

Problem set III available (Nov 7)

Problem set II deadline extended to Wednesday, November 13

Class canceled on October 31 due to Typhoon Kong-Rey

Problem set II available (Oct 20)

Problem set I deadline extended to Wednesday, October 23

Class canceled on October 3 due to Typhoon Krathon

Problem set I available (Sep 25)

Course syllabus available (August 31)