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Terahertz astronomy /

A Powerful Window into Cosmic EvolutionTerahertz (THz) observations of interstellar atoms, molecules, and dust serve as powerful probes of the conditions within the interstellar medium that permeates our galaxy, providing insights into the origins of stars, planets, galaxies, and the Universe. Takin...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Walker, Christopher K. (Christopher Kidd) (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton : CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, [2015]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. The interstellar medium (ISM) at terahertz (THz) frequencies
  • 2. THz radiative transfer basics and line radiation
  • 3. THz continuum emission
  • 4. Simple radiative transfer model
  • 5. THz optical systems
  • 6. THz coherent detection systems
  • 7. Incoherent detectors
  • 8. Terahertz observing techniques
  • 9. THz interferometry.