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Broad-band microwave imaging spectroscopy with a solar-dedicated array

Bastian, T. S. and Gary, D. E. and White, S. M. and Hurford, G. J. (1998) Broad-band microwave imaging spectroscopy with a solar-dedicated array. In: Advanced Technology MMW, Radio, and Terahertz Telescopes. Proceedings of SPIE. No.3357. Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) , Bellingham, WA, pp. 609-619. ISBN 9780819428042. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20180809-161901976

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Abstract

For many years, ground-based radio observations of the Sun have proceeded into two directions: (1) high resolution imaging at a few discrete wavelengths; (2) spectroscopy with limited or no spatial resolution at centimeter, decimeter, and meter wavelengths. Full exploitation of the radio spectrum to measure coronal magnetic fields in both quiescent active regions and flares, to probe the thermal structure of the solar atmosphere, and to study energy release and particle energization in transient events, requires a solar-dedicated, frequency-agile solar radiotelescope, capable of high-time, - spatial, and -spectral resolution imaging spectroscopy. In this paper we summarize the science program and instrument requirements for such a telescope, and present a strawman interferometric array composed of many (greater than 40), small (2 m) antenna elements, each equipped with a frequency- agile receiver operating over the range 1 - 26.5 GHz.


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Bastian, T. S.0000-0002-0713-0604
Additional Information:© 1998 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE).
Subject Keywords:Radio interferometry, spectroscopy, optical fiber, correlator
Series Name:Proceedings of SPIE
Issue or Number:3357
DOI:10.1117/12.317414
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Official Citation:Tim S. Bastian, Dale E. Gary, S. M. White, Gordon J. Hurford, "Broadband microwave imaging spectroscopy with a solar-dedicated array", Proc. SPIE 3357, Advanced Technology MMW, Radio, and Terahertz Telescopes, (31 July 1998); doi: 10.1117/12.317414; https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317414
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