High-cadence near-infrared imaging

This project aims to deploy a cryogenic camera system equipped with an emerging detector technology, a near-infrared Avalanche Photo-Diode array, capable of high cadence imaging with frame rates of 10 - 1,000 Hz at a wavelength of 2.2 microns. This revolutionary new detector technology is a key component to the future of adaptive optics systems for astronomical telescopes as it allows the rapid measurements necessary to correct the image blurring introduced by the Earth's atmosphere. No expertise currently exists in Australia with this newtechnology. Capitalising on previous investment, the camera system fills a capability gap in local expertise and ensures the potential of next generation of telescopes is realized.