Peering through the Dark Ages with the Murchison Widefield Array [ 2010-12-16 - 2014-06-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Brian Schmidt (Chief Investigator) ,  Bryan Gaensler (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Stuart Wyithe (Chief Investigator) ,  Rachel Lindsey Webster (Chief Investigator) ,  Randall Wayth (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Peering through the Dark Ages with the Murchison Widefield Array. There is one large gap in our understanding of the early evolution of the universe, namely, when did the first sources of light appear? Resolution of this puzzle requires new observational and technical strategies, both in terms of telescopes and the analysis of observations. The Murchison Widefield Array, a major new radio telescope in Western Australia, is an international initiative under construction to tackle the problem. This program will provide a significant Australian contribution at the forefront of modern cosmology.

Funding Amount $278,400

Funding Scheme Super Science Fellowships

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