Discovery with the ALMA Telescope: The front end and back end of the ALMA telescope

The video explores the young star TW Hydrae and its protoplanetary disk, offering insights into solar system formation. It discusses quasars, supermassive black holes, and the role of the Alma telescope in capturing faint signals from space. Alma's technology aids in studying solar storms and processing vast data streams with its powerful correlator supercomputer.

What is the significance of the protoplanetary disk around TW Hydrae?

• It is the oldest known star system.

• It provides insights into the formation of planetary systems.

• It is the brightest star visible from Earth.

• It is the largest star system discovered.

What are quasars believed to be?

• The cores of dying stars.

• The remnants of supernova explosions.

• The brightest stars in the universe.

• The centers of newly forming galaxies.

What role do supermassive black holes play in quasars?

• They are the source of quasars' luminosity.

• They cause quasars to explode.

• They prevent quasars from forming.

• They are unrelated to quasars.

How does ALMA capture light from the distant universe?

• By using visible light sensors.

• By using a complex suite of sensors and electronics.

• By reflecting light off the moon.

• By capturing sound waves from space.

What is the purpose of the oscillator in ALMA's antennas?

• To amplify signals from space.

• To synchronize the antennas with precision.

• To convert light into sound.

• To power the antennas.

How precise is the timing required for ALMA's signals?

• To the nanosecond.

• To the millisecond.

• To the picosecond.

• To the femtosecond.

What is the ALMA correlator known for?

• Being the first telescope to observe quasars.

• Being the most powerful supercomputer in the civilian world.

• Being the largest telescope in the world.

• Being the fastest computer in the military.