{"product_id":"9783642150272","title":"Principles of Stellar Interferometry (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver the last decade, stellar interferometry has developed from a specialist tool to a mainstream observing technique, attracting scientists whose research benefits from milliarcsecond angular resolution. Stellar interferometry has become part of the astronomer's toolbox, complementing single-telescope observations by providing unique capabilities that will advance astronomical research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis carefully written book is intended to provide a solid understanding of the principles of stellar interferometry to students starting an astronomical research project in this field or to develop instruments and to astronomers using interferometry but who are not interferometrists per se.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllustrated by excellent drawings and calculated graphs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe imaging process in stellar interferometers is explained starting from first principles on light propagation and diffraction,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewave propagation through turbulence is described in detail using Kolmogorov statistics,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe impact of turbulence on the imaging process is discussed both for single telescopes and for interferometers,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstrumental techniques like beam combination and array layout are described, and the requirements for delay lines are derived,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evisibility measurements (modulus and phase) through turbulence are analyzed and limitations are quantified,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecorrection methods (fringe tracking and adaptive optics) are presented, discussing closed loop operation with a dual feed system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe book closes with examples of contemporary stellar interferometers and useful appendices on the Fourier transform and atmospheric transmission bands.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 1 Propagation of Light.- 2 Imaging Process - Propagation through Optical Systems.- 3 Atmospheric Turbulence.- 4 Instrumental Techniques.- 5 Observing through Atmospheric Turbulence.- 6 Modern Interferometers.- A Appendix.- References.- Index.","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42571252400203,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":6060.71,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.co.th\/products\/9783642150272","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Thailand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}