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  • Looking for Light From Dark Energy: Building the World's Largest Digital Camera for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope

    March 25, 2015

    During the 503rd Brookhaven Lecture, Paul O'Connor begins with overviews of digital imaging technology and evidence of dark energy and dark matter. He then explains ambitious performance goals for the LSST and efforts to ensure that technological challenges are met. O'Connor also describes proposals for a new generation of imaging sensors for future astrophysical exploration. Read More