High performance clock facility for new-generation radar, imaging, measurement and radio-astronomy applications [ 2013 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Prof Andre Luiten; Prof John Hartnett; Prof Michael Tobar; Dr Maria Rioja; Dr Richard Dodson; Dr Philip Light; Prof Douglas Gray; Dr Waddah Al-Ashwal; Prof Derek Abbott; Dr Giorgio Santarelli; Dr Michael Wouters

Brief description At the heart of critical modern technologies (e.g. communications, navigation, radar) lies a high quality oscillator that generates an ultra-pure signal: it is this device that determines the overall system performance. The proposed facility will deliver breakthrough portable technology to improve the performance of these crucial technologies.

Funding Amount $300,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities