High Angular Resolution Astronomy (Telescopes, Adaptive Optics, Interferometry, and more)
Module PH2059
Module version of WS 2010/1
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 2022 | SS 2021 | SS 2020 | SS 2019 | SS 2018 | SS 2017 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH2059 is a semester module in English or German language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2059 in the version of WS 2010/1 was Frank Eisenhauer.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Optics concepts
- Atmospheric turbulence
- Speckle interferometry and coronography
- Adaptive optics I: wavefront sensing, deformable mirrors
- Adaptive optics II: dynamical control, laser guide stars
- Interference and coherence, intensity interferometry
- Optical interferometry I: techniques, components
- Optical interferometry II: aperture synthesis, astrometry
- Data analysis and image restoration
Learning Outcome
After participation to the module the student has an overview over the state-of-the-art in high angular resolution astronomy, is able to work with original literature, and is optimally prepared for a master- or PhD project. The lecture also supplements well an ongoing Master- or PhD project in a related research area.
Preconditions
No prerequisites that are not already included in the prerequisites for the Master’s programmes.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | High Angular Resolution Astronomy | Eisenhauer, F. |
Tue, 12:00–14:00, PH II 227 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Oral presentation, discussion
Media
Powerpoint
Literature
- Observational astrophysics: Léna, Lebrun & Mignard, 2nd revised an enlarged edition, Springer, Berlin 1998
- Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes: Hardy, Oxford University Press, USA, 1998
- An Introduction to Optical Stellar Interferometry: Labeyrie, Lipson & Nisenson , Cambridge University Press, 2006
- Principles of Optics: Born & Wolf, Cambridge University Press, 7 edition 1999
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Location | Info | Registration |
| Exam to High Angular Resolution Astronomy | |||
| Mon, 2023-09-18 till 23:55 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin zwischen 18.09.2023 und 21.10.2023. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date between 2023-Sep-18 and 2023-Oct-21. | till 2023-09-17 | |