Explore the cutting-edge world of radio astronomy and smart machines in this 50-minute lecture by Professor Danielle George, a radio frequency engineer and former Christmas Lecturer. Delve into the groundbreaking ALMA and SKA telescopes, learning how these advanced instruments generate vast amounts of data about our universe. Discover the intricacies of low noise amplifiers, wireless sensor networks, and the engineering challenges behind these cosmic observatories. Gain insights into cosmic dawn, magnetars, and the role of big data in modern astronomy. Be inspired by innovative projects like the Robot Orchestra and understand how engineering tackles grand challenges while motivating the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Radio astronomy
Low noise amplifiers
Planck
Data
Data Connecting Instruments
Subsidised Sensing
Wireless Sensor Network
Grand Challenges
SKA
Huge amounts of data
The site
Cosmic Dawn
Magnetar
ALMA Video
Alma Engineering
Engineering the tools for scientific discovery
Inspiring the next generation
The Robot Orchestra
The Floppy Drive
Alton Towers Theme
Robot Orchestra
Engineering Grand Challenges
Inspiring Your Generation
Taught by
The Royal Institution
