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Next Generation Infrared Space Observatory (Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 1992)

Next Generation Infrared Space Observatory

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"Next Generation Infrared Space Observatory" by S.J. Bell Burnell, J.K. Davies, R.S. Stobie is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Infrared astronomy has undergone an enormous revolution during the last decade. Despite the great technical difficulties of building detectors in a cryogenic environment, the scientific advances in infrared astronomy have been astounding. In the near future many more advances can be expected from still newer developments in telescope and detector designs. High quality detector arrays and passively cooled telescopes are very promising techniques for achieving considerably larger apertures. This volume contains the refereed papers from the workshop on 'Next Generation Infrared Observatory', dealing with all new aspects of future infrared telescopes.

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Best For: Researchers and students interested in infrared astronomy and space observatory technology
Focus: Technical developments in infrared detectors and telescope designs for space observation
Covers: Advances in cryogenic detector technology and passively cooled telescope systems
Why It Matters: Infrared astronomy has rapidly advanced due to improved detector and telescope technologies, enabling new scientific discoveries in space science

"Next Generation Infrared Space Observatory" by S.J. Bell Burnell, J.K. Davies, R.S. Stobie is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Equipment & Methods

Author: S.J. Bell Burnell, J.K. Davies, R.S. Stobie

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.

Infrared astronomy has undergone an enormous revolution during the last decade. Despite the great technical difficulties of building detectors in a cryogenic environment, the scientific advances in infrared astronomy have been astounding. In the near future many more advances can be expected from still newer developments in telescope and detector designs. High quality detector arrays and passively cooled telescopes are very promising techniques for achieving considerably larger apertures. This volume contains the refereed papers from the workshop on 'Next Generation Infrared Observatory', dealing with all new aspects of future infrared telescopes.

AuthorS.J. Bell Burnell, J.K. Davies, R.S. Stobie
PublisherSpringer
Published2012-10-03
ISBN-139789401051866
BindingPaperback
Pages276
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicEquipment & Methods

Format: Paperback

Length: 276 pages

Language: English

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