Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
We describe progress toward realizing a new architecture for focal plane arrays for the Submillimeter and Far- Infrared (FIR) bands. This architecture is based on a detector design utilizing distributed hot{electron transition edge sensors (TES) coupled to slot antenna elements. Arrays utilizing this type of detector can be considerably easier to manufacture than membrane-isolated TES arrays, because the need for micro-machining is eliminated. We present background and rationale for this new array architecture and details of a new antenna design for an imaging polarimeter, which yields greater bandwidth than past designs. In addition, we describe a cryogenic facility for testing these arrays.
Keywords:
Space Sciences (General)
Type:
Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, Orlando, Florida, May 24-30, 2006; May 24, 2006 - May 30, 2006; Orlando, FL; United States
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