{"product_id":"terahertz-astronomy-paperback","title":"Terahertz Astronomy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher K. Walker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Powerful Window into Cosmic Evolution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerahertz (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. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach to the subject, \u003cstrong\u003eTerahertz Astronomy\u003c\/strong\u003e explores THz astrophysics and the technologies that make this rapidly evolving field possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first four chapters of the book discuss the origin and interpretation of THz light in astrophysical sources. The remaining five chapters present an overview of the technologies used to collect and detect THz light. Every chapter contains worked-out examples and exercises. The author explains each topic as intuitively as possible and includes the equations needed for real-life astrophysical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn just a few years, the number of active THz researchers has substantially grown due to increased interest in terrestrial remote sensing at THz frequencies. This book provides researchers with both the background science and technology to interpret THz observations and design, build, and deploy THz astronomical instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher K. Walker\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor of Astronomy and an Associate Professor of Optical Sciences and Electrical \u0026amp; Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona. He has over 30 years of experience designing, building, and using state-of-the-art receiver systems for THz astronomy. He is the author of numerous papers on star formation and protostellar evolution, a topical editor for \u003ci\u003eIEEE Transactions on TeraHertz Science and Technology\u003c\/i\u003e, and the principal investigator of the long-duration balloon project \"The Stratospheric THz Observatory (STO)\" funded by NASA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 14, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738440863807,"sku":"9781138894648","price":110.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b0c0c91e848ebe6d997b500d2fd4ec15.webp?v=1765153318","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/terahertz-astronomy-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}