Development of Microstrip-Coupled Lumped-Element Kinetic Inductance Detectors for Astronomy
Lead Research Organisation:
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Department Name: School of Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
This project aims to develop superconducting antennas and planar filtering structures for optical coupling to kinetic inductance detectors for use in future Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) experiments. Development in this area will allow a single pixel to detect and separate light from several different frequencies in two polarisations, drastically simplifying and reducing the volume of focal planes allowing cheaper and more compact instruments to be realised without a compromise on performance. The project comprises research into superconductor electrodynamics at RF frequencies, fabrication processes and detector design and fabrication. Work is carried out in collaboration with our partners at Cambridge University.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Simon Doyle (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Amber Hornsby (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/N504002/1 | 01/10/2015 | 31/03/2021 | |||
| 1796187 | Studentship | ST/N504002/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/06/2020 | 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 |