ALMA-FED 2021: ALMA Front End Development (Virtual) Conference 2021
from
Monday, September 27, 2021 (12:55 PM)
to
Thursday, September 30, 2021 (3:00 PM)
Monday, September 27, 2021
1:00 PM
Introduction/Overview: Preparing ALMA for the next decade and beyond
Preparing ALMA for the next decade and beyond
1:00 PM - 1:25 PM
1:25 PM
Introduction/Overview: The ALMA Frontend
The ALMA Frontend
1:25 PM - 1:50 PM
1:50 PM
Introduction/Overview: The ALMA Signal Chain Working Group: bridging the gap between Frontends and Correlator for ALMA 2030
The ALMA Signal Chain Working Group: bridging the gap between Frontends and Correlator for ALMA 2030
1:50 PM - 2:15 PM
2:15 PM
Introduction/Overview: Sensitivity and a Wideband Metric for ALMA
Sensitivity and a Wideband Metric for ALMA
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM
Introduction/Overview: Discussion (lead: John Carpenter)
Discussion (lead: John Carpenter)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
1:00 PM
Receiver optics: Antenna losses and efficiency - 'hidden' contributions to system sensitivity
Antenna losses and efficiency - 'hidden' contributions to system sensitivity
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
1:05 PM
Receiver optics: Development of complex permittivity measurement system
Development of complex permittivity measurement system
1:05 PM - 1:10 PM
1:10 PM
Receiver optics: Development of receiver optics components using AM technology
Development of receiver optics components using AM technology
1:10 PM - 1:15 PM
1:15 PM
Receiver optics: Development of silicon vacuum windows
Development of silicon vacuum windows
1:15 PM - 1:20 PM
1:20 PM
Receiver optics: Development of new optics for a 7-beam receiver in 72-116 GHz band onboard the Nobeyama 45-m telescope
Development of new optics for a 7-beam receiver in 72-116 GHz band onboard the Nobeyama 45-m telescope
1:20 PM - 1:25 PM
1:25 PM
Receiver optics: Discussion (lead: Martina Wiedner)
Discussion (lead: Martina Wiedner)
1:25 PM - 1:55 PM
1:55 PM
Receivers (MMIC/HEMT): ALMA Band 1 receiver status
ALMA Band 1 receiver status
1:55 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Receivers (MMIC/HEMT): Band 2 receiver development
Band 2 receiver development
2:00 PM - 2:05 PM
2:05 PM
Receivers (MMIC/HEMT): NRC-HAA Cryogenic Radio Receiver Development
NRC-HAA Cryogenic Radio Receiver Development
2:05 PM - 2:10 PM
2:10 PM
Receivers (MMIC/HEMT): Cryogenic LNA Development at UoM
Cryogenic LNA Development at UoM
2:10 PM - 2:15 PM
2:15 PM
Receivers (MMIC/HEMT): Discussion (lead: Doug Henke)
Discussion (lead: Doug Henke)
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
1:00 PM
Receivers (SIS): Wideband Technology development for ALMA receiver upgrades at NAOJ
Wideband Technology development for ALMA receiver upgrades at NAOJ
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
1:05 PM
Receivers (SIS): SIS based mixers development for radio astronomy
SIS based mixers development for radio astronomy
1:05 PM - 1:10 PM
1:10 PM
Receivers (SIS): On Extending the IF Bandwidth of ALMA Band # 6 SIS Mixers
On Extending the IF Bandwidth of ALMA Band # 6 SIS Mixers
1:10 PM - 1:15 PM
1:15 PM
Receivers (SIS): ALMA Band 6v2 Receiver Upgrade
ALMA Band 6v2 Receiver Upgrade
1:15 PM - 1:20 PM
1:20 PM
Receivers (SIS): ALMA Band 6 Local Oscillator Noise Improvement
ALMA Band 6 Local Oscillator Noise Improvement
1:20 PM - 1:25 PM
1:25 PM
Receivers (SIS): The status of SIS Process Development at GARD
The status of SIS Process Development at GARD
1:25 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM
Receivers (SIS): The development of low-noise, wide-band SIS mixer receivers based on a zero-IF architecture
The development of low-noise, wide-band SIS mixer receivers based on a zero-IF architecture
1:30 PM - 1:35 PM
1:35 PM
Receivers (SIS): Discussion (lead: Neil Phillips)
Discussion (lead: Neil Phillips)
1:35 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Receivers (SIS): 4 - Receivers (SIS): Broad IF band vs. Broad RF Band
4 - Receivers (SIS): Broad IF band vs. Broad RF Band
2:00 PM - 2:05 PM
2:05 PM
Receivers (SIS): Development of a new wideband heterodyne receiver system (RF: 210–375 GHz, IF: 4–21 GHz) for the Osaka 1.85-mm mm-submm telescope
Development of a new wideband heterodyne receiver system (RF: 210–375 GHz, IF: 4–21 GHz) for the Osaka 1.85-mm mm-submm telescope
2:05 PM - 2:10 PM
2:10 PM
Receivers (SIS): Development of Band 7+8 Cartridge Receiver
Development of Band 7+8 Cartridge Receiver
2:10 PM - 2:15 PM
2:15 PM
Receivers (SIS): On-going mixer developments at IRAM
On-going mixer developments at IRAM
2:15 PM - 2:20 PM
2:20 PM
Receivers (SIS): Dual Band upgrade of NOEMA Receivers
Dual Band upgrade of NOEMA Receivers
2:20 PM - 2:25 PM
2:25 PM
Receivers (SIS): Developing for ALMA's future at NOVA
Developing for ALMA's future at NOVA
2:25 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM
Receivers (SIS): Discussion (lead: Kamaljeet Saini)
Discussion (lead: Kamaljeet Saini)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, September 30, 2021
1:00 PM
Arrays: Design of optical components (for FPAs)
Design of optical components (for FPAs)
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
1:05 PM
Arrays: Preliminary optics investigation for ALMA multibeam receiver
Preliminary optics investigation for ALMA multibeam receiver
1:05 PM - 1:10 PM
1:10 PM
Arrays: Focal plane array concept for ALMA
Focal plane array concept for ALMA
1:10 PM - 1:15 PM
1:15 PM
Arrays: Development of a 2 x 64 pixel heterodyne focal plane array receiver for the 450-500 GHz and 800-820 GHz bands
Development of a 2 x 64 pixel heterodyne focal plane array receiver for the 450-500 GHz and 800-820 GHz bands
1:15 PM - 1:20 PM
1:20 PM
Arrays: Heterodyne Array Receivers for Space and Ground Based Applications
Heterodyne Array Receivers for Space and Ground Based Applications
1:20 PM - 1:25 PM
1:25 PM
Arrays: Development of hybrid technology (InP/Si) integrated modules for future mm-wave arrays
Development of hybrid technology (InP/Si) integrated modules for future mm-wave arrays
1:25 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM
Arrays: Demonstration of a Millimeter-wave Multibeam Receiver Implemented with Superconducting MMICs
Demonstration of a Millimeter-wave Multibeam Receiver Implemented with Superconducting MMICs
1:30 PM - 1:35 PM
1:35 PM
Arrays: Discussion (lead: Crystal Brogan)
Discussion (lead: Crystal Brogan)
1:35 PM - 2:10 PM
2:10 PM
Beyond 2030: Superconducting Parametric Amplifiers for Radio Astronomy
Superconducting Parametric Amplifiers for Radio Astronomy
2:10 PM - 2:15 PM
2:15 PM
Beyond 2030: ALMA 2030 and beyond: front end technology improvement
ALMA 2030 and beyond: front end technology improvement
2:15 PM - 2:20 PM
2:20 PM
Beyond 2030: Development of a multiband heterodyne receiver with 49 GHz of instantaneous IF Bandwidth
Development of a multiband heterodyne receiver with 49 GHz of instantaneous IF Bandwidth
2:20 PM - 2:25 PM
2:25 PM
Beyond 2030: Discussion (lead: Tony Mroczkowski)
Discussion (lead: Tony Mroczkowski)
2:25 PM - 2:55 PM