Springer Millimetre and Submillimetre Astronomy Textbook

Explore the complexities of the millimetre and submillimetre spectral region with this specialized academic text. Published by Springer as part of the Astrophysics and Space Science Library, this volume compiles essential lectures from the summer school held in Stirling, Scotland, in June 1987. This book addresses a spectral regime (300 to 3000 Ilm or 1000 to 100 GHz) that has historically been less accessible for astronomical studies. It details how advancements in detectors, receivers, and the construction of large telescopes at high-altitude sites are rapidly changing the landscape of the field. Readers will gain insights into the operations of major telescopes such as the 15m James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) and the 10m Caltech Submillimetre Observatory (CSO) located on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. This text serves as a foundational resource for students and professionals interested in the evolving capabilities of submillimetre astronomy and the technological shifts occurring within the discipline.