A5067884733- Spacecraft Design and Technology
- Superconducting and THz Device Technology
- Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
- Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices
- Satellite Communication Systems
- Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
- Advanced Frequency and Time Standards
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices
- Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology
Arizona State University
2024
Goddard Space Flight Center
2021
This work culminates in a demonstration of an alternative frequency-domain multiplexing (FDM) scheme for superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) using the kinetic inductance parametric up-converter (KPUP) made out NbTiN. There are multiple architectures SNSPDs that already use, but FDM could prove superior applications where operational bias currents very low, especially mid-infrared and far-infrared SNSPDs. Previous schemes integrated SNSPD within resonator, while, this...
We describe the requirements and associated technology development plan for communications data link from low mass interstellar probes. This work is motivated by several proposed deep space missions with an emphasis on Breakthrough Starshot project. The project effort to send first probes nearby star systems transmit back scientific acquired during system transit within time scale of a human lifetime. about 104-fold increase in distance stars compared outer planets our solar requires new...
This work culminates in a demonstration of an alternative Frequency Domain Multiplexing (FDM) scheme for Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs) using the Kinetic inductance Parametric UP-converter (KPUP) made out NbTiN. There are multiple multiplexing architectures SNSPDs that already use, but FDM could prove superior applications where operational bias currents very low, especially mid- and far-infrared SNSPDs. Previous schemes integrated SNSPD within resonator, while...
We present the design and testing of spaceflight multiplexing kinetic inductance detector (KID) readout electronics for PRobe far-Infrared Mission Astrophysics (PRIMA). PRIMA is a mission proposed to 2023 NASA Probe Explorer (APEX) Announcement Opportunity that will answer fundamental questions about formation planetary systems, as well evolution stars, supermassive black holes, dust over cosmic time. The must be compatible with operation at Earth-Sun L2 capable more than 1000 detectors 2...
On August 22, 2019, the Origins Space Telescope (OST) Study Team delivered OST Mission Concept Report and Technology Development Plan to NASA Headquarters. A key component of this study report includes technology roadmap for detector readout how new radio frequency-system-on-chip (RFSoC)-based would be used advance far-infrared polarimeter instrument concept a spaceflight mission. We present our current results as they pertain implementation algorithms, hardware, architecture signal...