. "Instrumentation-telescopes, Detectors, And Techniques"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Detection of light a"@en . . "3" . "Part a of this course is aimed at observational astronomers in general, to provide a solid knowledge basis on the generation of their observational data. Detectors are the crucial link between the astronomical target and the observer. Apart from the telescope, their performance is arguably the single most important component – and often weakest link – in the chain of observational optical devices. As astronomers are increasingly aiming at fainter targets, the quality and calibration of the detector systems have become increasingly important. Detector types that will be discussed include intrinsic and extrinsic photo-conductors, CCDs, BIB detectors, photodiodes, bolometers, and submillimeter- and millimeterwave heterodyne receivers. The course covers their physical principles and discusses performance aspects like linearity and dynamical range, spectral response, bandwidth, quantum efficiency and noise. In addition, this course covers practical aspects of general relevance to observational astronomers, including readout schemes, cosmetic quality of array detectors and the mitigation of artefacts.\n\nOutcome: Not Provided" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master of Astronomy"@en . . "https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/astronomy" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "Within the two-year Astronomy master’s programme, you can choose from seven specialisations, ranging from fundamental or applied astronomy research in cosmology, instrumentation or data science, to combinations of astronomy research with education, management or science communication.\n\nThe two-year Astronomy master’s programme offers seven specialisations:\n1. Astronomy Research: you follow a tailor-made programme to become an independent and resourceful scientist.\n2. Astronomy and Instrumentation: obtain in-depth knowledge of state of the art approaches to develop high tech astronomy instruments.\n3. Astronomy and Data Science: focus on development and application of new data mining technologies, fully embracing modern astronomy as a data rich branch of science. \n4. Astronomy and Cosmology: discover all aspects of modern astrophysics, including extensive observation, interpretation, simulation and theory.\n5. Astronomy and Business Studies: combine training in astronomy with education in management and entrepreneurship.\n6. Astronomy and Science Communication and Society: combine research with all aspects of science communication, such as journalism and universe awareness education.\n7. Astronomy and Education (taught partly in Dutch): prepare yourself for a career in teaching science at high school level.\n\nOutcome:\nDuring the programme, you learn to perform academically sound research and evaluate scientific information independently and critically. Without exception, you actively participate in current research within the institute and are individually supervised by our international scientific staff. Students with a Leiden degree in Astronomy become strong communicators and collaborators and can easily operate in an international setting. You will acquire extensive astronomical research experience and highly advanced analytical and problem solving skills."@en . . . . . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "2314.00" . "Euro"@en . "19600.00" . "Mandatory" . "With a master’s degree in Astronomy you are well prepared for jobs in research, industry and the public sector, including technological, financial and consultancy companies, research institutes, governments and science communication organizations.\n\nMost graduates holding a MSc degree in Astronomy from Leiden University find work in many different capacities, including:\r\n1. Research: universities, observatories, research institutes\r\n2. Industry and consultancy: ICT, R&D, telecom, high technology, aerospace\r\n3. Finance: banking, insurance, pension funds\r\n4. Public sector: governments, policy makers, high schools\r\n5. Science communication: journalism, popular writing, museums\r\n6. Typical jobs for Astronomy graduates include:\r\n\r\nScientific researcher (postdoc, research fellow, professor)\r\n1. R&D engineer\r\n2. Consultant\r\n3. Data scientist, statistician\r\n4. Policy advisor, public information officer (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs)\r\n5. High school physics teacher\r\n6. Scientific editor for magazines, newspapers and other media\n\nIf you want to get more deeply involved in research after graduating in Astronomy, consider pursuing a PhD at Leiden Observatory. If you have completed the Leiden master’s degree programme in Astronomy, you are directly eligible for admission to our PhD programme."@en . "7"^^ . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .