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.

Explain the function of the front end in the ALMA telescope.

What challenges do astronomers face when synchronizing the antennas of ALMA?

Discuss the capabilities of the ALMA correlator and its significance in data processing.