ALMA Primer

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The ALMA Primer provides an introduction to the ALMA observatory, interferometry in general and its application to ALMA in particular. The Primer also includes a brief introduction to (sub)millimeter terminology, and to interferometric techniques aimed at investigators who are new to radio astronomy. Several example science projects illustrating the the present Cycle capabilities are also provided.

The ALMA Primer and E-Train video series provide brief to in-depth introductions to ALMA and interferometry.