The Space Nanotechnology Laboratory: from Nanometers to Gigaparsecs
Dr. Ralf Heilmann
Tue Jan 12, 02-02:30pm, 37-252 (Marlar)
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The Space Nanotechnology Lab (SNL) develops advanced lithographic and nano-fabrication technology for building high performance space instrumentation, as well as nanometer-accuracy metrology and assembly technology. Two current efforts are the development of an X-ray spectrogrpaph for the International X-ray Observatory, using novel nanofabricated transmission gratings, and the development of high-precision focusing X-ray mirrors. These instruments should help find the missing baryons in the Cosmic Web and reveal the secrets of dark matter. A tour of the facility for a limited number of guests will immediately follow the presentation.
Contact: Gregory Prigozhin, 37-561, 253-7246, gyp@space.mit.edu
Sponsor: Kavli Institute for Astrophysics & Space Research
Latest update: 03-Dec-2009
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