On the Design and Performance of Very Large MKID Arrays [VIDEO]

S.J.C. Yates, J. Bueno, A. Endo, A.M. Baryshev, L. Ferrari, V. Murugesan, D.J. Thoen, J.J.A. Baselmans

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Abstract

Far infra-red, mm and sub-mm astronomy requires very large arrays of detectors for future wide field cameras and spectrometers. We present an array of lens-antenna coupled Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKID) for a wide field camera at 350 GHz. We discuss the optimization to maximize the usable detector yield and matching the array to the readout to enable array performance close to the background limit. We overview the optical characterization techniques required to have confidence in the instrument performance prior to on telescope integration, finally giving measured optical performance for an optimized array.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
EventMillimeter, Submillimeter, and Far-Infrared Detectors and Instrumentation for Astronomy X - Virtual/online event due to COVID-19
Duration: 14 Dec 202018 Dec 2020

Conference

ConferenceMillimeter, Submillimeter, and Far-Infrared Detectors and Instrumentation for Astronomy X
Abbreviated titleSpie 11453
Period14/12/2018/12/20

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