Terahertz Integral Field Unit with Universal Nanotechnology

Project description

Revolutionary integrated system could deepen understanding of the cosmic web formation

Some regions in our universe, such as galaxies, have a higher density of matter and energy. Other regions seem to be almost void. This contrast of long and intricate galaxy clusters with empty regions forms a cosmic web that is constantly evolving. The EU-funded TIFUUN project will create 3D maps of vast volumes of the universe to uncover the history of matter and better understand galaxies and matter on very large scales. Vital for this endeavor will be development of an instrument – integral field spectrograph – with a superconducting circuit for measuring the far infrared light coming from distant regions of the universe. The proposed technology will first be applied at the Atacama Submillimeter Telescope Experiment in Chile.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › nanotechnology
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › metalloids
• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › physical cosmology
• natural sciences › physical sciences › electromagnetism and electronics › superconductivity
• natural sciences › physical sciences › optics › spectroscopy

Programme(s)

• HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• ERC-2021-COG - ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS

Call for proposal

ERC-2021-COG

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-AG - HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based

Coordinator

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT

Net EU contribution

€ 2 993 579,00

Address

Stevinweg 1
2628 CN Delft
Netherlands

Region

West-Nederland › Zuid-Holland › Delft en Westland

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

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