Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy

This undergraduate textbook presents an extensive introduction to the astrophysical processes that enable radio astronomy. It discusses the physical phenomena that give rise to radio emissions, presenting examples of astronomical objects, and illustrating how the physical parameters of astronomical sources can be obtained from radio observations.

1. Introduction. 2. Propagation of Radiation. 3. Continuum Emission Processes. 4. Spectral Lines. 5. The Cold Interstellar Medium of the Milky Way. 6. HII Regions and Planetary Nebulae at Radio Wavelengths. 7. Radio Emission from Stellar Objects. 8. Galaxies at Radio Wavelengths. 9. Radio Galaxies and Quasars. 10.Cosmic Microwave Background. Appendices.