The Cavendish Astrophysics group is closely involved in the ALMA project, a large millimetre/submillimetre interferometer, under construction in the Atacama desert in northern Chile. The UK Project Scientist, John Richer, is based in the group; we are also involved in developing phase correction algorithms using the water vapour radiometers (see our dedicated pages).

Previously, we were involved in three workpackages which formed part of Phase 1 (Design and Development) of ALMA - site characterisation, water vapour radiometry at 183 GHz, and electromagnetic simulation of the optical design.

For more information, go to the ALMA UK project home page.

Last Modified 22 June 2009
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