Far infrared imaging spectrometers for the next generation astronomical instruments

J.J.A. Baselmans, A. Endo, K. Karatsu, S. Hähnle, A. Pascual Laguna, S. Yates, L. Ferrari, N. Llombart, J. Bueno , F. Facchi, D. Thoen, V. Murugesan, P. van der werf, P.J. de Visser

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Abstract

Advances in far infrared astronomy have been, and will be, defined by instrument capabilities. Especially relevant is the development of imaging spectrometers for the wavelength range of 0.03-3 mm, which are not available at all at this moment. We will discuss recent advances in this field: First, we discuss the development of miniature on-chip spectrometers, that can operate in a 0.09-1 THz by using lossless superconducting circuits to create miniature spectrometers. For higher frequencies this is not possible due to material limitations, moreover instruments have to be operated in space due to the opacity of the atmosphere. Recent proposals for new missions focus on space-based observatories with optics cooled down to 4K, which offer unprecedented spectral imaging speeds, but require large arrays of extremely sensitive detectors. In the second part of this paper we will discuss the development of microwave Kinetic Inductance detectors with a sensitivity of NEP. 3.1.10-20 W/ãHz, sufficient for these applications.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2022 47th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz)
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-2
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-7281-9427-1
ISBN (Print)978-1-7281-9428-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event2022 47th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz) - Hybrid event at Delft, Netherlands
Duration: 28 Aug 20222 Sept 2022
Conference number: 47th
https://www.irmmw-thz2022.tudelft.nl/

Conference

Conference2022 47th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz)
Abbreviated titleIRMMW-THz 2022
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityHybrid event at Delft
Period28/08/222/09/22
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