CRPropa 3 – a Public Astrophysical Simulation Framework for Propagating...
We present the simulation framework CRPropa version 3 designed for efficient development of astrophysical predictions for ultra-high energy particles. Users can assemble modules of the most relevant...
View ArticleTiling strategies for optical follow-up of gravitational wave triggers by...
Binary neutron stars are among the most promising candidates for joint gravitational-wave and electromagnetic astronomy. The goal of this work is to investigate the strategy of using gravitational wave...
View ArticleContributions to free-space optical communications: feasibility of utilizing...
This thesis focuses on the two main applications where free-space optical communication (FSOC) can bring the most significant impact: interplanetary communications and quantum communications....
View ArticleIVOA Identifiers Version 2.0
An IVOA Identifier is a globally unique name for a resource within the Virtual Observatory. This name can be used to retrieve a unique description of the resource from an IVOA-compliant registry or to...
View ArticleHigh Resolution Laboratory Spectroscopy
In this short review we will highlight some of the recent advancements in the field of high-resolution laboratory spectroscopy that meet the needs dictated by the advent of highly sensitive and...
View ArticleFirst successful satellite laser ranging with a fibre-based transmitter
Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) is an established technology used for geodesy, fundamental science and precise orbit determination. This paper reports on the first successful SLR measurement from the...
View ArticleDesign of an optical-communication link with Mars
The possibility of using optical communications in free-space as an improvement of current RF communication systems was analyzed in this Project. The particular case of a link Mars-Earth was studied...
View ArticleExploring the evolution of Reionisation using a wavelet transform and the...
The Cosmic Dawn and Epoch of Reionisation, during which collapsed structures produce the first ionising photons and proceed to reionise the intergalactic medium, span a large range in redshift (z~30-6)...
View ArticleVery Long Baseline Interferometry Experiment on Giant Radio Pulses of Crab...
We report on a very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) experiment on giant radio pulses (GPs) from the Crab pulsar in the radio 1.4 to 1.7 GHz range to demonstrate a VLBI technique for searching for...
View ArticleApplication of a Regional Model to Astronomical Site Testing in Western...
The quality of ground based astronomical observations are significantly affected by telluric conditions, and the search for best sites has led to the construction of observatories at remote locations,...
View ArticleTiling strategies for optical follow-up of gravitational wave triggers by...
Binary neutron stars are among the most promising candidates for joint gravitational-wave and electromagnetic astronomy. The goal of this work is to investigate the strategy of using gravitational wave...
View ArticleLumped element kinetic inductance detectors maturity for space-borne...
This work intends to give the state-of-the-art of our knowledge of the performance of LEKIDs at millimetre wavelengths (from 80 to 180~GHz). We evaluate their optical sensitivity under typical...
View ArticleDeep GeMS/GSAOI near-infrared observations of N159W in the Large Magellanic...
Aims. The formation and properties of star clusters at the edge of H II regions are poorly known, partly due to limitations in angular resolution and sensitivity, which become particularly critical...
View ArticleAn Extension of Godunov SPH II: Application to Elastic Dynamics [Cross-Listing]
Godunov Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (Godunov SPH) method is a computational fluid dynamics method that utilizes a Riemann solver and achieves the second-order accuracy in space. In this paper, we...
View ArticleThe Use of Extraterrestrial Resources to Facilitate Space Science and...
To-date, all human economic activity has depended on the resources of a single planet, and it has long been recognized that developments in space exploration could in principle open our closed...
View ArticleDeep wideband single pointings and mosaics in radio interferometry – How...
Many deep wide-band wide-field radio interferometric surveys are being designed to accurately measure intensities, spectral indices and polarization properties of faint source populations. In this...
View ArticleSystematic biases in low frequency radio interferometric data due to...
The redshifted 21 cm line of neutral hydrogen is a promising probe of the Epoch of Reionization (EoR). However, its detection requires a thorough understanding and control of the systematic errors. We...
View ArticleThe Use of Extraterrestrial Resources to Facilitate Space Science and...
To-date, all human economic activity has depended on the resources of a single planet, and it has long been recognized that developments in space exploration could in principle open our closed...
View ArticleA Rn-220 source for the calibration of low-background experiments [Replacement]
We characterize two 40 kBq sources of electrodeposited Th-228 for use in low-background experiments. The sources efficiently emanate Rn-220, a noble gas that can diffuse in a detector volume. Rn-220...
View ArticleRepeatability and Accuracy of Exoplanet Eclipse Depths Measured with...
We examine the repeatability, reliability, and accuracy of differential exoplanet eclipse depth measurements made using the InfraRed Array Camera (IRAC) on the Spitzer Space Telescope during the...
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