Research Division Seminar
ALMA's Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade
Dr. Evanthia Hatziminaoglou
Abstract
The Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA), the world's most powerful radio facility, is embarking on its most ambitious upgrade since its conception: the Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU). The WSU consists of an increase of the instantaneous spectral bandwidth by up to a factor of four, while retaining full spectral resolution over the full bandwidth. In addition, an upgrade of the full signal chain will translate in increases in sensitivity. In this talk, I will discuss the major scientific discoveries made with ALMA during the 10+ years of operations, I will present the WSU and its challenges and will conclude with the science that will be enabled once the WSU is delivered.
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ALMA's Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade
iCalendar The Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA), the world's most powerful radio facility, is embarking on its most ambitious upgrade since its conception: the Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU). The WSU consists of an increase of the instantaneous spectral bandwidth by up to a factor of four, while retaining full spectral resolution over the full bandwidth. In addition, an upgrade of the full signal chain will translate in increases in sensitivity. In this talk, I will discuss the major scientific discoveries made with ALMA during the 10+ years of operations, I will present the WSU and its challenges and will conclude with the science that will be enabled once the WSU is delivered.&location=&trp=false&ctz=Atlantic/Canary' target='_blank' rel='nofollow' class='btn btn-primary btn-sm text-light' title='Export to Google Calendar'> Google Calendar
Dr. Evanthia Hatziminaoglou
ESO
ESO
Thursday October 31, 2024 - 10:30 GMT (Aula)
iCalendar The Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA), the world's most powerful radio facility, is embarking on its most ambitious upgrade since its conception: the Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU). The WSU consists of an increase of the instantaneous spectral bandwidth by up to a factor of four, while retaining full spectral resolution over the full bandwidth. In addition, an upgrade of the full signal chain will translate in increases in sensitivity. In this talk, I will discuss the major scientific discoveries made with ALMA during the 10+ years of operations, I will present the WSU and its challenges and will conclude with the science that will be enabled once the WSU is delivered.&location=&trp=false&ctz=Atlantic/Canary' target='_blank' rel='nofollow' class='btn btn-primary btn-sm text-light' title='Export to Google Calendar'> Google Calendar