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Lofar: recent imaging results and future prospects

Heald, G ; Sharif University of Technology | 2011

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. DOI: 10.1007/s12036-011-9125-1
  3. Publisher: 2011
  4. Abstract:
  5. The Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) is under construction in the Netherlands and in several surrounding European countries. In this contribution, we describe the layout and design of the telescope, with particular emphasis on the imaging characteristics of the array when used in its 'standard imaging' mode. After briefly reviewing the calibration and imaging software used for LOFAR image processing, we show some recent results from the ongoing imaging commissioning efforts. We conclude by summarizing future prospects for the use of LOFAR in observing the little-explored low-frequency Universe
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  7. Instrumentation: interferometers - Radio continuum: general
  8. Source: Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy ; Volume 32, Issue 4 , January , 2011 , Pages 589-598 ; 02506335 (ISSN)
  9. URL: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12036-011-9125-1