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An Introduction to Optical Stellar Interferometry

An Introduction to Optical Stellar Interferometry

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"An Introduction to Optical Stellar Interferometry" by A. Labeyrie, S. G. Lipson, P. Nisenson is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

During the last two decades, optical stellar interferometry has become an important tool in astronomical investigations requiring spatial resolution well beyond that of traditional telescopes. This book, first published in 2006, was the first to be written on the subject. The authors provide an extended introduction discussing basic physical and atmospheric optics, which establishes the framework necessary to present the ideas and practice of interferometry as applied to the astronomical scene. They follow with an overview of historical, operational and planned interferometric observatories, and a selection of important astrophysical discoveries made with them. Finally, they present some as-yet untested ideas for instruments both on the ground and in space which may allow us to image details of planetary systems beyond our own.

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Best For: Students and researchers beginning in optical stellar interferometry
Focus: Basic physical and atmospheric optics as foundation for interferometry
Covers: Principles and practices of optical stellar interferometry for high spatial resolution
Why It Matters: Provides foundational knowledge for using interferometry to achieve spatial resolution beyond traditional telescopes

"An Introduction to Optical Stellar Interferometry" by A. Labeyrie, S. G. Lipson, P. Nisenson is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Equipment & Methods

Author: A. Labeyrie, S. G. Lipson, P. Nisenson

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

During the last two decades, optical stellar interferometry has become an important tool in astronomical investigations requiring spatial resolution well beyond that of traditional telescopes. This book, first published in 2006, was the first to be written on the subject. The authors provide an extended introduction discussing basic physical and atmospheric optics, which establishes the framework necessary to present the ideas and practice of interferometry as applied to the astronomical scene. They follow with an overview of historical, operational and planned interferometric observatories, and a selection of important astrophysical discoveries made with them. Finally, they present some as-yet untested ideas for instruments both on the ground and in space which may allow us to image details of planetary systems beyond our own.

AuthorA. Labeyrie, S. G. Lipson, P. Nisenson
PublisherCambridge University Press
Published2014-03-06
ISBN-139781107656468
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicEquipment & Methods

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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