Description
In the field of astrophysics, modern developments of practice are emerging in order to further understand the spectral information derived from cosmic sources. Radio telescopes are a current mode of practice used to observe these occurrences. Despite the various accommodations that this technology offers, physicists around the globe need a better understanding of the underlying physics and operational components of radio telescopes as well as an explanation of the cosmic objects that are being detected.
Analyzing the Physics of Radio Telescopes and Radio Astronomy is an essential reference source that discusses the principles of the astronomical instruments involved in the construction of radio telescopes and the analysis of cosmic sources and celestial objects detected by this machinery. Featuring research on topics such as electromagnetic theory, antenna design, and geometrical optics, this book is ideally designed for astrophysicists, engineers, researchers, astronomers, students, and educators seeking coverage on the operational methods of radio telescopes and understanding the physical processes of radio astronomy.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Kim Yeap (Ed.)
Kim Ho Yeap received his BEng (Hons) from Universiti Teknologi Petronas in 2004, MSc from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2005, and PhD from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in 2011. n 2008 and 2015, he underwent research attachments at University of Oxford (experimental cosmology laboratory) and Nippon Institute of Technology, respectively. Yeap is a senior member of the IEEE and a member of the IET. He is also a Chartered Engineer registered with the UK Engineering Council and a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia. He is currently an associate professor in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Throughout his career, Yeap has served in various administrative capacities, including the Head of Programme of Master of Engineering Science and the Head of Department of Electronic Engineering. Yeap's research areas of interests are in radio astronomy, electromagnetics, and microelectronics. Since 2006, he has published 64 journal papers, 35 conference proceedings, 4 books, and 8 book chapters. Yeap is the external examiner of Wawasan Open University. He is the Editor in Chief of the i-manager’s Journal on Digital Signal Processing. Yeap has been given various awards which include the university teaching excellence award, 4 Kudos awards from Intel Microelectronics and 18 research grants.