Abstract
Abstract
Radio interferometry is a powerful technique that allows
astronomers to create high-resolution images of astronomical
objects. The distribution of radio telescopes in an interferometer
is a critical factor that determines the resolution and sensitivity
of the instrument. Traditionally, radio telescopes are distributed
in a linear or circular array. However, recent work has shown that
using a golden spiral distribution can improve the resolution and
sensitivity of an interferometer. In this paper, the author proposes
the use of a golden spiral distribution for radio interferometry,
showing that a golden spiral distribution can provide a significant
improvement in resolution, up to a factor of eight, compared to a
linear or circular distribution. The author also proposes that a
golden spiral distribution can improve the sensitivity of an
interferometer; it may provide a more uniform distribution of radio
telescopes than a linear or circular distribution (a known propety
of spiral distributions).