The Principles of Astronomical Telescope Design

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4419-2785-9
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 634 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 988 g

Reihe: Astrophysics and Space Science Library

This book presents a complete summary of the author's twenty five years of experience in telescope design. It provides a general introduction to every aspect of telescope design. It also discusses the theory behind telescope design in depth, which makes it a good reference book for professionals. It covers Radio, Infrared, Optical, X-Ray and Gamma-Ray wavelengths. Originally published in Chinese.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cheng, Jingquan

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astrophysik
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Konstruktionslehre und -technik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomische Beobachtung: Observatorien, Instrumente, Methoden
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Physik, Chemie für Ingenieure

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Fundamentals of Optical Telescopes.- Mirror Design For Optical Telescopes.- Telescope Structures and Control System.- Advanced Techniques for Optical Telescopes.- Space Telescope Projects and their Development.- Fundamentals of Radio Telescopes.- Radio Telescope Design.- Millimeter and Submillimeter Wavelength Telescopes.- Infrared, Ultraviolet, X-Ray, and Gamma Ray Telescopes.- Gravitational Wave, Cosmic Ray and Dark Matter Telescopes.- Review of Astronomical Telescopes.