Radioastronomy

Descrizione

The author provides the basis for an understanding of radio-astronomy without exaggerating mathematical complications. As a historical survey from its origins to today, recounting the events of the most interesting characters in this science and providing the most important details for understanding the physics involved. Bradaschia also explain the basic techniques for the reception of ‘extraterrestrial’ radio signals.

Contents:
– First radioastronomy years
– Basic concepts: electromagnetic waves
– Radio waves reception: radiotelescopes
– Radio sources in the Universe
– Research for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI)
– Terrestrial phenomena and radio waves