This book on astronomical measurement takes a fresh approach to teaching the subject. After discussing some general principles, it follows the chain of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis testing. The various wavelength regimes are covered in each section, emphasising what is the same, and what is different. The author concentrates on the physics of detection and the principles of measurement, aiming to make this logically coherent.
The book is based on a short self contained lecture course for advanced undergraduate students developed and taught by the author over several years.
| ISBN: | 9783662509067 |
| Publication date: | 27th August 2016 |
| Author: | Andy Lawrence |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Series: | Springer Praxis Books |
| Genres: |
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods Spectrum analysis, spectrochemistry, mass spectrometry Scientific standards, measurement etc Electricity, electromagnetism and magnetism |