Hochauflösende Astronomie: Adaptive Optik und Optische Interferometrie

What it is about

In this module you will learn how to use optical instruments and techniques to obtain astronomical images with high resolution. The focus is on adaptive optics to compensate for atmospheric disturbances as well as optical interferometry for aperture synthesis and precise astrometry; in the end you will understand the underlying optics, the functioning of the procedures, and their application to image restoration and data analysis.

What you will be able to do

• understand the current state of techniques in high-resolution astronomy
• master the basics of ray and wave optics
• understand techniques and possibilities of adaptive optics
• understand the basics and techniques of optical (and radio) interferometry

What the module consists of

• Lectureleads from basics of optics to specialized techniques; thematically structured presentations
• Self-study/Workintensification through chapters in textbooks and original literature, joint discussion in the lecture

Teaching method

• thematic lecturespresentation of the fundamentals and specialized techniques
• Self-study with literature workdeepening individual chapters for joint discussion; high emphasis on independent learning
• Guest lecturesinvolvement of international experts to supplement the content