The discussion revolves around the appropriate timing and context for introducing the unit "Jansky" within a physics degree program. Participants explore whether it should be considered basic knowledge and at what stage students should first encounter it, particularly in relation to radio astronomy and cosmology.
Participants express differing views on when and how the Jansky should be introduced in physics education, with no consensus reached on a specific point of introduction or its necessity as basic knowledge.
There is a lack of agreement on the relevance of the Jansky in general physics education, and the discussion reflects varying levels of exposure to the unit among participants. Some mention the dependence on the specific subfield of study, indicating that assumptions about prior knowledge may vary significantly.
One should only encounter SI units as part of a degree. Avoid the non-SI Jansky. The Jansky should be ignored until one makes experimental observations in radio astronomy.strangerep said:At what point during study for a reputable physics degree should one normally encounter the "Jansky"?