288 Pages
by
CRC Press
288 Pages
by
CRC Press
A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book proceeds to introduce the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation that is available. With clarity and directness, it then describes the applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy, such as the solar system, stars, nebulae, the interstellar medium, and galaxies, giving an immediate appeal to beginners.
Preface
Atomic Processes
INTRODUCTION TO SPECTROSCOPY
Historical background
Types of spectroscopy
THE PHYSICS OF ATOMS AND MOLECULES
Sommerfeld's refinements
Space quantization
Atomic structure
Other viewpoints
Quantum/wave mechanics
ATOMIC ENERGY LEVELS
Multiple electron atoms
^IL-S coupling
Space quantization
Term formation
Closed shells and subshells
Notation
Hyperfine structure
TRANSITIONS
Basics
Selection rules
Transition probabilities
Absorption and emission coefficients
Ionization and recombination
X-ray spectra
SPECTRA OF MOLECULES
Introduction
Rotational transitions
Vibrational transitions
Electronic transitions
RADIATION IN THE PRESENCE OF FIELDS
Zeeman effect
Stark effect
Free-free radiation
Synchrotron and gyrosynchrotron radiation
Cerenkov radiation
The Faraday effect
SPECTROSCOPY OF SOLID MATERIALS
ASTRONOMICAL SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES
OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPES
Introduction
Diffraction gratings
Grating problems
Diffraction grating spectroscopes
Prisms
Prism spectroscopes
Fourier transform spectroscope (Michelson interferometer)
Fabry-P^D'erot etalons
SPECIALIZED OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES FOR ASTRONOMY
Introduction
Detectors
Guiding
Widening
Image dissectors
Dekkers
Long slit spectroscopy
Comparison spectra
Flexure
Temperature
Exposures
EXAMPLES OF OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPES
Introduction
A small basic spectroscope
A conventional Cassegrain spectroscope
Transmission grating spectroscopes
Coud^D'e spectroscopes
A GRISM-based spectroscope
Multi-object spectroscopes
An echelle grating spectroscope
Infrared spectroscopes
Spacecraft-borne spectroscopes
Fabry-P^D'erot spectroscopes
Fourier transform spectroscopes
Objective prism spectroscopes
The future
Spectroscopy of astronomical sources
SPECTRAL CLASSIFICATION
Spectral class
The non-core classes
The luminosity class
RADIAL VELOCITIES
Introduction
Traditional approach to radial velocity determination
Objective prism spectra
Machine-readable spectra
Griffin's method
Line identification
SPECTROPHOTOMETRY
Introduction
Spectral calibration
Photometric calibration
Line strengths
Line broadening
Pressure broadening
Doppler broadening
Magnetic fields
Other effects
STARS
Introduction
Distance
Temperature
Element abundances
Variable stars
The Sun
PLANETS AND OTHER MINOR BODIES OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Introduction
Planetary atmospheres and comets
Planetary surfaces
Rotation
NEBULAE AND THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM
Nebulae
The interstellar medium
EXTRA-GALACTIC OBJECTS
Introduction
Distances
Spectra
Ages
Sizes
Background radiation
APPENDICES
Conversion formulae
Term formation of equivalent electrons
Bibliography
Constants
Index
Atomic Processes
INTRODUCTION TO SPECTROSCOPY
Historical background
Types of spectroscopy
THE PHYSICS OF ATOMS AND MOLECULES
Sommerfeld's refinements
Space quantization
Atomic structure
Other viewpoints
Quantum/wave mechanics
ATOMIC ENERGY LEVELS
Multiple electron atoms
^IL-S coupling
Space quantization
Term formation
Closed shells and subshells
Notation
Hyperfine structure
TRANSITIONS
Basics
Selection rules
Transition probabilities
Absorption and emission coefficients
Ionization and recombination
X-ray spectra
SPECTRA OF MOLECULES
Introduction
Rotational transitions
Vibrational transitions
Electronic transitions
RADIATION IN THE PRESENCE OF FIELDS
Zeeman effect
Stark effect
Free-free radiation
Synchrotron and gyrosynchrotron radiation
Cerenkov radiation
The Faraday effect
SPECTROSCOPY OF SOLID MATERIALS
ASTRONOMICAL SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES
OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPES
Introduction
Diffraction gratings
Grating problems
Diffraction grating spectroscopes
Prisms
Prism spectroscopes
Fourier transform spectroscope (Michelson interferometer)
Fabry-P^D'erot etalons
SPECIALIZED OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES FOR ASTRONOMY
Introduction
Detectors
Guiding
Widening
Image dissectors
Dekkers
Long slit spectroscopy
Comparison spectra
Flexure
Temperature
Exposures
EXAMPLES OF OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPES
Introduction
A small basic spectroscope
A conventional Cassegrain spectroscope
Transmission grating spectroscopes
Coud^D'e spectroscopes
A GRISM-based spectroscope
Multi-object spectroscopes
An echelle grating spectroscope
Infrared spectroscopes
Spacecraft-borne spectroscopes
Fabry-P^D'erot spectroscopes
Fourier transform spectroscopes
Objective prism spectroscopes
The future
Spectroscopy of astronomical sources
SPECTRAL CLASSIFICATION
Spectral class
The non-core classes
The luminosity class
RADIAL VELOCITIES
Introduction
Traditional approach to radial velocity determination
Objective prism spectra
Machine-readable spectra
Griffin's method
Line identification
SPECTROPHOTOMETRY
Introduction
Spectral calibration
Photometric calibration
Line strengths
Line broadening
Pressure broadening
Doppler broadening
Magnetic fields
Other effects
STARS
Introduction
Distance
Temperature
Element abundances
Variable stars
The Sun
PLANETS AND OTHER MINOR BODIES OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Introduction
Planetary atmospheres and comets
Planetary surfaces
Rotation
NEBULAE AND THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM
Nebulae
The interstellar medium
EXTRA-GALACTIC OBJECTS
Introduction
Distances
Spectra
Ages
Sizes
Background radiation
APPENDICES
Conversion formulae
Term formation of equivalent electrons
Bibliography
Constants
Index
Biography
C.R. Kitchin
"…well worth adding to one's astronomical library … would recommend it to others with little hesitation."
- Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada