: E-SQUID
Development of SQUID-based multiplexers for large Infrared-to-X-ray imaging detector arrays in astronomical research from space
| Coordinatore | HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO
Organization address
address: YLIOPISTONKATU 4 contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | Finland [FI] |
| Sito del progetto | http://fusion.gfl.helsinki.fi/esquid |
| Totale costo | 2˙582˙252 € |
| EC contributo | 1˙999˙738 € |
| Programma | FP7-SPACE
Specific Programme "Cooperation": Space |
| Code Call | FP7-SPACE-2010-1 |
| Funding Scheme | CP |
| Anno di inizio | 2011 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2011-01-01 - 2014-08-31 |
Partecipanti
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO
Organization address
address: YLIOPISTONKATU 4 contact info |
FI (HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO) | coordinator | 526˙862.40 |
| 2 |
TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT
Organization address
address: TEKNIIKANTIE 4 A contact info |
FI (ESPOO) | participant | 550˙612.00 |
| 3 |
INSTITUTE OF PHOTONIC TECHNOLOGY E.V.
Organization address
address: Albert Einstein strasse 9 contact info |
DE (JENA) | participant | 483˙513.60 |
| 4 |
MAX PLANCK GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN E.V.
Organization address
address: Hofgartenstrasse 8 contact info |
DE (MUENCHEN) | participant | 108˙000.00 |
| 5 |
STICHTING SRON NETHERLANDS INSTITUTE FOR SPACE RESEARCH
Organization address
address: Sorbonnelaan 2 contact info |
NL (UTRECHT) | participant | 99˙750.00 |
| 6 |
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Organization address
address: University Road contact info |
UK (LEICESTER) | participant | 99˙750.00 |
| 7 |
SUPRACON AG
Organization address
address: AN DER LEHMGRUBE 11 contact info |
DE (JENA) | participant | 75˙000.00 |
| 8 |
AIVON OY
Organization address
address: TIETOTIE 3 contact info |
FI (ESPOO) | participant | 56˙250.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'Recently, research in astrophysics has yielded amazing new insight in the origin, evolution and structure of the Universe, and fundamental processes governing this highly dynamical system. Most of this progress was achieved thanks to the availability of extremely sensitive detectors. Common features for such detectors are extremely low noise and very small background, and the main solutions for achieving this are based on extremely low operating temperature allowing measurement of signal in superconducting phase. Space-based applications using superconducting technology, however, are rare and considerable effort is being put in their development. In this critical field, European technology has recently fallen notably behind the state of the art defined by the USA. We will use Transition Edge Sensor (TES), Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detector (MKID), and Metallic Magnetic Calorimeter (MMC) detector arrays and develop readout systems using multiplexed Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) amplifiers for focal plane sensor arrays in the X-rays, optical and far infrared wavelengths. The above detector concept has potential for use in a wide range of space missions, and it has also applications in other fields of research outside astronomy, where weak photon signals are measured with high accuracy. The main aim of this project is to improve the European technology readiness level (TRL) and brigde the gap to the global state-of-the-art and advance European independence in the above key technology. The partners of this collaborative project are the key developers of SQUID technology in Europe (VTT Finland, IPHT Germany), and represent the highest international level of scientific expertise in astrophysics research and instrument development (SRON Netherlands, University of Leicester United Kingdom, Max-Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy Germany, and University of Helsinki Finland). Also two SME partners are involved in minor supporting work packages.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
EU-funded scientists are developing novel superconducting technology for highly sensitive detection of radiation by spacecraft. Exploitation should provide insights into the origin and nature of the Universe.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
Space exploration yields exciting insights into the origin, evolution and nature of the Universe. Much progress is focused on detection of electromagnetic radiation from deep space including cosmic microwave background and the faint X-ray glow of distant stars and galaxies.
Detection of radiation requires highly sensitive instrumentation. In fact, most recent progress has been the result of superconducting technology enabling very sensitive detectors operating at extremely low temperatures with minimal noise. However, space-based applications of such technology are rare and the EU has fallen behind the United States in this area.
European scientists initiated the E-SQUID project to develop superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID)-based detector readout technology focused on space missions but equally important in ground-based applications. The team is focusing on carrying a high number of signals at the same time in a complex signal that can then be decoded (multiplexing).
Much research work was required to select and design the multiplexing technology suitable to a SQUID readout from cryogenic (operating at very low temperatures) detectors. To date, E-SQUID has developed prototype of back-end electronics and wiring to the cryogenic front end, and made first prototypes of new SQUID-multiplexers.
Completion of the E-SQUID project should result in a new high performance SQUID circuit capable of cryogenic multiplexing of detector arrays. Commercialisation of the new technology will enhance the competitive position of the EU in space exploration and could also find ground-based applications in airport security and cancer screening and detection.