Overview
About the programme
In the field of CCD imaging sensors, scientists in the Centre for Electronic Imaging have worked on detector development for many space applications, from technology development of new sensors types through to flight detector testing and delivery of sensors for use in-flight.
The applications areas of CMOS image sensors for X-ray detection are expanding, and new developments concentrate on achieving physically thick sensitive layers and stacked devices for greater detection efficiency. One of the largest users of X-ray CMOS sensors is instrumentation at synchrotron light sources and free electron lasers.
Novel Detector Design and Pixel Innovations researchers at The Open University UK investigate a range of applications using CMOS sensors for soft X-ray detection in both terrestrial and space use, and involve concept studies, design and build of hardware and data analysis.
Programme Structure
Current/recent research projects:- Development of an X-ray camera for the OGRE sounding rocket
- Development of an imaging camera for UKube-1
- Investigation of electron multiplying CCD technology for space astronomy
- Radiation damage in scientific sensors for space
- Development of CMOS imager for the JANUS camera on JUICE
- Study of the radiation damage in orbit for the Gaia focal plane array
- Pxyel - A universal model for detector simulations for space applications
- CMOS Image Sensor for the THESEUS X-ray Space Telescope
- WFIRST: EMCCD detector development for space applications
- Euclid: Trap Pumping analysis data products for the Euclid Science Ground Segment.
- Comet Interceptor: Performance testing and verification of CoCa’s detector
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Astronomy & Space Sciences View 42 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Entry requirements
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
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15456 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15456 GBP per year during 36 months. -
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4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
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