Astronomical Techniques

Topics Covered:

Basic Optical Definitions for Astronomy (Magnification, Light Gathering Power, Resolving Power and Diffraction Limit, Atmospheric Windows), Optical Telescopes (Types of Reflecting Telescopes, Telescope Mountings, Space Telescopes), Detectors and Their Use with Telescopes (Types of Detectors, Detection Limits with Telescopes)

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Astronomical Techniques

Lectures:

Part I

Part II

Part III

References:

1. Hannu Kartunen et. al., "Fundamental Astronomy"
2. Baidyanath Basu, "An Introduction to Astrophysics"
3. IGNOU Study Materials

4. https://www.nasa.gov/content/about-the-hubble-story

Atanu Kumar

Assitant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com

Parameters of a Star

Topics Covered:

Brightness, Radiant Flux and Luminosity, Apparent and Absolute Magnitude scales, Distance Modulus; Determination of Temperature and Radius of a Star; Determination of Masses from Binary orbits.

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Parameters of a Star

Lectures:

Part I

Part II

References:

1. Hannu Kartunen et. al., "Fundamental Astronomy"
2. Baidyanath Basu, "An Introduction to Astrophysics"
3. IGNOU Study Materials

Atanu Kumar

Assitant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com

Wave Motion II: Longitudinal Waves

Topics Covered:

Particle and Wave Velocities. Pressure of a Longitudinal Wave. Velocity of Longitudinal Waves in a Fluid in a Pipe. Newton's Formula for Velocity of Sound. Laplace's Correction. Energy Transport. Intensity of Wave.

Target Audience: 

2nd Semester (2020) Physics Honours Students of Chandernagore College.

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Wave Motion II: Longitudinal Waves

Lectures:

Part I

Part II

Reference:

N K Bajaj, "The Physics of Wave and Oscillations",

Atanu Kumar

Assistant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com