Course title
P0685300
Observation Technology of Space Astronomy

 kubota aya
Course description
Space satellites and balloons are used for X-ray and gamma-ray observations. Technologies of electronic information systems are required to observe X-rays and gamma rays under space environment. In this class, we study the X-ray and gamma-ray observations by using satellites and balloons.
Purpose of class
To understand the basic concepts of observation methods of high energy astrophysics.
Goals and objectives
  1. To understand technologies of electronic information systems in the X-ray and gamma-ray observations.
  2. To understand the concepts of astrophysical observations.
  3. To understand the detection principle of X rays and gamma rays.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Electromagnetic wave in the universe Confirming the syllabus 30minutes
2. Particle property of light, X-ray, and space environment Revising elecgtromagnetics 190minutes
3. Collimator, photoelectric absorption Examining photoelectric absorption 190minutes
4. Proportional counter, statistics and error, spectrum Revising probability statistics 190minutes
5. Fuorescent proportional counter, X-ray CCD camera Revising the 4th class and semiconductor 190minutes
6. Reflection of X-rays and X-ray telescope Thinking of lenz and telescope for visible light 190minutes
7. Current X-ray astronomy Revising astronomical objects in the previous classes 190minutes
8. Gamma rays in the universe Revising astronomical objects in the previous classes 190minutes
9. Interaction between gamma rays and matter Revising photoelectric absorption 190minutes
10. Compton telescope Examining Compton scattering 190minutes
11. Electron-positron pair detector Examining electron-pair creation and bremsstrahlung radiation 190minutes
12. Cherenkov telescope Examining the light speed in matter 190minutes
13. Cosmic-ray observations Revising Lorentz force 190minutes
14. Summary and the final examination Revising the previous classes 350minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Final exam reports Total.
1. 20% 10% 30%
2. 30% 10% 40%
3. 20% 10% 30%
Total. 70% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluating with mini-exams in class and reports (30%), and final exam (70%)
Textbooks and reference materials
Reference books are recommended in the class as needed.
Prerequisites
It is highly recommended to finish either Physics II, Electromagnetics I, or Electric circuit I.
It is recommended to finish either Introduction to quantum theory or Fundamental semiconductor.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Lunch hour on Thursday
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Last modified : Wed Oct 17 07:34:26 JST 2018