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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Publications

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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