LOFAR: Recent imaging results & future prospects

Proceedings of the "Diffuse Relativistic Plasmas" conference, Bangalore, 1-4 March 2011
Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy (2011)

G. Heald et al. (including O. Wucknitz)

Abstract

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 a 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.

On behalf of the LOFAR collaboration

Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy (2011)
arXiv:1106.3195 (link to e-print archive)

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