Astrophysics
Highly multiplexed superconducting detectors and readout electronics for balloon-borne and space-based Far-Infrared imaging and polarimetry.
Project Introduction
We propose to develop large-format superconducting detector arrays and low power, highly multiplexed readout electronics for the next generation of balloon-borne and space-based sub-millimeter and far-infrared missions. We will demonstrate this technology on the upcoming NASA BLAST-TNG balloon-borne telescope to measure the polarized emission of galactic dust at wavelengths of 250, 350 and 500 microns. Analysis of the data from the BLAST-TNG flight will provide information about the configuration of the galactic magnetic fields over a wide range of spatial scales and help to clarify their role in star formation.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University (ASU) | Supporting Organization | Academia | Tempe, Arizona |
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Science Mission Directorate (SMD)
Responsible Program:
- Astrophysics
Project Management
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
- Philip Mauskopf
Co-Investigators:
- Samuel Gordon
- Sarah Gates
Project Duration
Start: Aug 2016
End: Jul 2017
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX08 Sensors and Instruments
- TX08.1 Remote Sensing Instruments/Sensors
- TX08.1.1 Detectors and Focal Planes
Target Destination
Outside the Solar System
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