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High time resolution astrophysics and ELTs - Which wavelength?

  • Andy Shearer
  • , John Cunniffe
  • , Bruno Voisin
  • , Vitaly Neustroev
  • , Michael Browne
  • , Torben Andersen
  • , Anita Enmark
  • , Peter Linde
  • University of Galway
  • Lund Observatory

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Abstract

Observational High Time Resolution Astrophysics differs from conventional astrophysics in regard to the detectors employed which have a time resolution less than that obtainable through CCD with a normal readout τ < a few minutes. This paper looks at the implications for HTRA from extremely large telescopes and specifically, as an exemplar its possible impact on pulsar astrophysics. We demonstrate, by using the derived point-spread-function from models of the Euro50 telescope, the possible effects active and adaptive mirrors have on observing rapidly varying astronomical objects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExtremely Large Telescopes
Subtitle of host publicationWhich Wavelengths - Retirement Symposium for Arne Ardeberg
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
EventExtremely Large Telescopes: Which Wavelengths - Retirement Symposium for Arne Ardeberg - Lund, Sweden
Duration: 29 Nov 200730 Nov 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6986
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceExtremely Large Telescopes: Which Wavelengths - Retirement Symposium for Arne Ardeberg
Country/TerritorySweden
CityLund
Period29/11/0730/11/07

Keywords

  • High-time resolution astrophysics
  • Pulsars
  • Time series analysis

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