LOFAR Data Processing

LOFAR (Low-Frequency Array) data processing involves collecting radio signals from space using a network of thousands of antennas across Europe. These signals are digitized, synchronized, and combined through complex algorithms to create detailed images of celestial objects. The process filters out interference and noise, calibrates the data to correct for atmospheric and instrumental effects, and then reconstructs high-resolution maps of the universe. This powerful processing enables astronomers to study phenomena like galaxy formation and cosmic signals, making LOFAR a vital tool for exploring the universe at low radio frequencies.