Radio to Terahertz Receiver Systems (4th year course)
To understand the theory and usage of receivers operating in the frequency domain 1GHz to 1 THz (Radio to sub-millimeter). This course is covering their applications in the fields of Astrophysics, radar, security screening and communication. The course is focusing on the principle of the overall systems and of their individual components. Associated techniques such as cryogenics, quasi-optics, waveguide propagation, detectors and calibration processes are also detailed.
Be familiar with RF technology and associated RF receiver techniques.
Be familiar with radar and communication systems.
Understand how to characterise the performance of receivers and their individual components.
Design and use receiver systems.
Understand the trade-off between the requirements and the constraints of these RF systems.