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Grant Award View - GA28729-V3
Equipping VIKiNG: mid-infrared technology for exoplanet characterisation
GA ID:
GA28729-V3
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
27-Nov-2018
Variation Publish Date:
20-Oct-2021
Variation Date:
12-Oct-2021
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
22-Feb-2019 to 21-Feb-2022
Value (AUD):
$435,000.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
Varies:
GA28729
- Equipping VIKiNG: mid-infrared technology for exoplanet characterisation
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ARC 18/19 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Projects
Grant Activity:
Equipping VIKiNG: mid-infrared technology for exoplanet characterisation
Purpose:
This project aims to develop thermal infrared technologies for the Very large telescope interferometer Infrared Kernel-NullinG instrument (VIKiNG), making it the most capable direct exoplanet detection instrument on any existing, or under construction, facility. Australia is currently world leading in innovative photonics technologies, and these are currently the limiting factor in producing a manufacturable design for VIKiNG. This project provides a clear pathway for laboratory development of high-efficiency, active mid-infrared photonic circuits in the thermal infrared. Beyond benefits to astronomy, these circuits are the first step in developing remote molecule detectors for environmental monitoring and security.
GO ID:
GO Title:
Discovery Projects commencing in 2019
Internal Reference ID:
DP19 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
The Australian National University
Recipient ABN:
52 234 063 906
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
ACTON
Town/City:
ACTON
Postcode:
2601
State/Territory:
ACT
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
ACT
Postcode:
2601
Country:
AUSTRALIA