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Integrated Sys Seminar: Frontiers in Radio Astronomy - Scientific & Technical (Dr. Weinreb, Caltech)
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker - Prof. Sander Weinreb (Caltech)Abstract:This seminar will provide an introduction to radio astronomy, starting with current hot scienific topics and leading to technological developments at Caltech and the international arena. An outline follows:Selected Scientific Frontiers- Cosmic background microwave radiation
- Nanosecond pulses and other transients
- Search for extraterrestrial civilizationsGlobal View of Radio Astronomy- Current large projects
- Square-Km ArrayTechnical Frontiers at CaltechThe Goldstone 34m science and educational telescope, GAVRT- Wideband feeds
- Low Noise Amplfiers
- Future DreamLocation: EE248
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Hossein Hashemi
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
