Radio Astronomy 1
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The objective of this course is to provide the key knowledge of instruments and methods used in astronomical observations in a wide
range of frequencies, from radio to sub-millimetric waves. The course is structured around three main topics: receivers, antennas and
telescopes, interferometry
range of frequencies, from radio to sub-millimetric waves. The course is structured around three main topics: receivers, antennas and
telescopes, interferometry
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will:
·Understand the basic principles and theories of the propagation of electro magnetic waves through radio and microwave transmission
lines and receivers
·Know the main types of radio astronomical antennas, with particular reference to corrugated feed horn antennas and reflector
antennas
·Understand the basic principles and theories of the propagation of electro magnetic waves through radio and microwave transmission
lines and receivers
·Know the main types of radio astronomical antennas, with particular reference to corrugated feed horn antennas and reflector
antennas
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
FIS/05 - ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professors:
Facchini Stefano, Mennella Aniello
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
Office 1.1.10, first floor, Department of Physics, via Celoria 16