- Docente: Gian Piero Siroli
- Credits: 6
- SSD: FIS/01
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Annarita Margiotta (Modulo 1) Gian Piero Siroli (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Astronomy (cod. 8004)
Learning outcomes
Basic principles of analog and digital electronics with details of instruments and detectors used in astronomy.
Course contents
- Basic principles of classical electromagnetism.
- Analog electronics: analysis of simple electronics circuits in cc and ac. Linear components. Ohm and Kirchhoff's laws. Filters.
- Semiconductors: basic principles of non linear elements (diodes and transistors)
- Digital electronics: basic logic concepts and Boole's algebra. Combinational and sequential logic.
- Introduction to data acquisition systems. Photomultipliers. CCDs. Radiotelescopes.
- Lab exercises (compulsory)are included in the course program.
Readings/Bibliography
- Microelettronica, Millman - Grabel, Mc Graw-Hill
- A practical guide to CCD astronomy, P.Martinez, A.Klotz, Cambridge University Press
- Further suggestions on useful references and internet web sites will be provided during lectures
Teaching methods
- formal lectures
- hands-on experience in electronics lab
Assessment methods
Oral exam and discussion of the written reports of lab exercises
Teaching tools
- educational lab for electronics
- more documents and papers in electronic format on specific topics
Office hours
See the website of Gian Piero Siroli
See the website of Annarita Margiotta