Infrared Astronomy from Space

Guest Speaker

Thursday, 15th June 2023 (19:45 - 22:00)

Venue: Hybrid

Infrared astronomy from space is a rapidly developing field that promises to further our understanding of the universe and its origins.

Infrared telescopes in space include the Spitzer Space Telescope, the Herschel Space Observatory, and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched in 2021. These telescopes have made significant discoveries in the field of infrared astronomy, such as the detection of exoplanets, the study of galaxy formation and evolution, and the observation of the early universe.

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Speaker: Prof. Matt Griffin

Professor Matt Griffin is a member of the Cardiff Hub for Astrophysics  Research and Technology (CHART). He studied Electrical Engineering at University College Dublin and Astrophysics at Queen Mary College London, receiving his PhD in 1985. His research work has included the development of many instruments for both ground-based and space-borne observatories, and their use in the study of planetary atmospheres, star formation, and galaxy evolution.  He was the Principal Investigator for the SPIRE instrument on board ESA's Herschel Space Observatory. Currently he is UK Co-PI in the international consortium building the scientific payload for ESA’s Ariel mission to characterise the atmospheres of exoplanets, and a member of the team developing the PRobe Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA) as a future NASA far infrared space observatory.