Radioastronomical Techniques and Interferometry

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. The aim of the course is that students attain a basic understanding of radio astronomy techniques and the astrophysical goals motivating radio astronomy measurements. The course shall enable the students to plan an astronomical experiment using either single dish or interferometry, and to determine the required integration time, choice of instrument etc. The course will explain how to go from raw radio astronomy data to final images/spectra. The level of understanding should be such that the students in their profession as engineers or scientists should be able to apply radioastronomical techniques. To be eligible for the course the student needs knowledge in mathematics and physics (including basic electromagnetism) equivalent to a Bachelor's degree. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 285 credits