Development of Microstrip-Coupled Lumped-Element Kinetic Inductance Detectors for Astronomy
Lead Research Organisation:
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Department Name: School of Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
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Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Simon Doyle (Primary Supervisor) | |
Amber Hornsby (Student) |
Publications

Barry P
(2018)
Design and Performance of the Antenna-Coupled Lumped-Element Kinetic Inductance Detector
in Journal of Low Temperature Physics

Brien T
(2018)
MUSCAT: the Mexico-UK Sub-Millimetre Camera for AsTronomy

Castillo-Dominguez E
(2018)
Mexico-UK Sub-millimeter Camera for Astronomy
in Journal of Low Temperature Physics
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ST/N504002/1 | 30/09/2015 | 30/03/2021 | |||
1796187 | Studentship | ST/N504002/1 | 30/09/2016 | 29/06/2020 | Amber Hornsby |
Description | Public Talk to Usk Astronomical Society |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Gave a talk to Usk Astronomical Society about the need for the detectors being developed as part of this work, and their astronomical applications. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
Description | Public lecture (Abergavenny Astronomical Society) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Gave a talk to Abergavenny Astronomical Society about the need for the detectors being developed as part of this work, and their astronomical applications. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
Description | Public lecture (Barry Astronomical Society) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Gave a talk to Barry Astronomical Society about the applications of the new detectors being developed as part of this award. Another talk is scheduled for 2020. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
Description | Public talk (Astrocamp) |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Attended a star party and gave the main talk, which discussed the need for work undertaken for the award and its application in astronomy. Talk was well received and lots of questions were asked afterwards, |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
Description | Public talk to Barry Astronomical Society |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Gave a talk to Barry Astronomical Society about the need for the detectors being developed as part of this work, and their astronomical applications. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
Description | Public talk to Cardiff Astronomical Society |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Gave a talk to Cardiff Astronomical Society about the need for the detectors being developed as part of this work, and their astronomical applications. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |