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X-ray and Microwave Cosmology: Synergy and Competition - Lecture 1

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Overview

Explore the synergy and competition between X-ray and microwave cosmology in this lecture by Rashid A. Sunyaev. Delve into the cosmic microwave background radiation and its interactions with hot electrons in the universe. Learn about the latest developments in X-ray and microwave telescopes, including ground-based instruments like SPT and ACT. Discover the physics behind Comptonization and its effects on CMB observations. Examine the role of galaxy clusters in cosmological studies and the capabilities of advanced instruments such as ALMA. Gain insights into upcoming space missions like SRG and eRosita, and their potential contributions to our understanding of the cosmos. Engage with cutting-edge research in astrophysics and cosmology through this comprehensive presentation.

Syllabus

DATE: 17 January 2019, 17:00 to
Lecture 1: Thursday, January 17 at hrs
ICTS
Introduction to Speaker
All sky surveys in X-Ray and Microwave spectral bands: Synergy and Competition
I will start with the theory and observations of this physical process
Synergy and Completion with ground based instruments: SPT and ACT
Cosmic Microwave Background CMB Radiation
Past
Comptonization
CARMA with SZ-Array
10m South Pole radio Telescope SPT
Clusters of Galaxies
Atacama Large Millimeter Array ALMA; 5000m, 66 telescopes
Cluster of galaxies
SRG spacecraft flight
eRosita Flight Mirror System
Rosita Flight Mirror System
Flight unit of Rosita under assembling
Q&A

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