Gamma Ray Astronomy with the Cherenkov Telescope Array
Lead Research Organisation:
Durham University
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
The student will be involved in the construction, implementation and operation on the GCT telescopes for the Cherenkov Telescope Array. This will involve work on instrumentation, simulations, software and data analysis as well as field trips. He will also work on a science topic of his choice relevant to CTA's future operation.
Organisations
Publications
Acero F
(2017)
Prospects for Cherenkov Telescope Array Observations of the Young Supernova Remnant RX J1713.7-3946
in The Astrophysical Journal
Armstrong T
(2017)
Updated Fermi-LAT Constraints on the Extragalactic Background Light
Armstrong T
(2017)
DBSCAN re-applied to Pass 8 Fermi-LAT data above 100 GeV
Brown A
(2017)
Discovery of a new extragalactic population of energetic particles
in Physical Review D
Chadwick P
(2017)
The Energetic Particle Population in Centaurus A
in Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Chadwick P
(2019)
Fermi-LAT observations of extreme spectral variability in IC 310
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Dournaux J
(2017)
Operating performance of the gamma-ray Cherenkov telescope: An end-to-end Schwarzschild-Couder telescope prototype for the Cherenkov Telescope Array
in Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Lapington J
(2017)
The GCT camera for the Cherenkov Telescope Array
in Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Rasul K
(2019)
Gamma-rays from SS433: evidence for periodicity
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/N50404X/1 | 30/09/2015 | 30/03/2021 | |||
| 1614576 | Studentship | ST/N50404X/1 | 30/09/2015 | 31/03/2019 | Jamie Graham |
| Description | Sao Paulo School of Advanced Science Travel Fund |
| Amount | R$ 6,289 (BRL) |
| Organisation | São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | Brazil |
| Start | 04/2017 |
| End | 06/2017 |
| Description | CTA Conference Talk (CHEC-M Calibration and Analysis) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | ~50-60 attendees (gamma-ray astronomers working on other cameras) to a talk on calibration of the CHEC camera for CTA. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | CTA Conference Talk (Use of Colourmaps in Science) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Talk at CTA conference based on communicating results with the wider public and appropriate communication of 2D data without misrepresentation to an audience of approx 20, which resulted in discussion and recommendations for official consortium colourmap. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |