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Kinetic Inductance Detectors for Astronomy

Lead Research Organisation: Durham University
Department Name: Physics

Abstract

This project will involve the development of Kinetic Inductance Detectors for use in Astronomy. KIDs are a novel superconducting detector that can measure the arrival time and the energy of a photon. We are developing them for use as an astronomical spectrograph. This project will involve a range of studies including lab-based development and computer simulations of the performance of the detectors. There will also be an element of analysing astronomical observations using KIDs.

Publications

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ST/N50404X/1 30/09/2015 30/03/2021
2210286 Studentship ST/N50404X/1 30/09/2019 29/09/2023 Benedict Hofmann
ST/T506047/1 30/09/2019 29/09/2023
2210286 Studentship ST/T506047/1 30/09/2019 29/09/2023 Benedict Hofmann