The Terahertz Intensity Mapper: design, modeling, and characterization of the cryogenic receiver

Jianyang Fu; Shubh Agrawal; James E. Aguirre; Hrushi Athreya; Justin S. Bracks; Charles M. Bradford; Brockton S. Brendal; Nick Emerson; Jeffrey P. Filippini; Christopher E. Groppi; Steve Hailey-Dunsheath; Matthew I. Hollister; Reinier M. J. Janssen; Dylan Joralmon; Garrett K. Keating; Victor Gasho; Ryan P. Keenan; Mikolaj Kowalik; Lun-Jun Liu; Ian N. Lowe; Alex Manduca; Daniel P. Marrone; Philip Mauskopf; Evan C. Mayer; Rong Nie; Vesal Razavimaleki; Talia Saeid; Isaac Trumper; Joaquin D. Vieira; Jessica A. Zebrowski

doi:10.1117/12.3019497

17 August 2024 The Terahertz Intensity Mapper: design, modeling, and characterization of the cryogenic receiver

Jianyang Fu, Shubh Agrawal, James E. Aguirre, Hrushi Athreya, Justin S. Bracks, Charles M. Bradford, Brockton S. Brendal, Nick Emerson, Jeffrey P. Filippini, Christopher E. Groppi, Steve Hailey-Dunsheath, Matthew I. Hollister, Reinier M. J. Janssen, Dylan Joralmon, Garrett K. Keating, Victor Gasho, Ryan P. Keenan, Mikolaj Kowalik, Lun-Jun Liu, Ian N. Lowe, Alex Manduca, Daniel P. Marrone, Philip Mauskopf, Evan C. Mayer, Rong Nie, Vesal Razavimaleki, Talia Saeid, Isaac Trumper, Joaquin D. Vieira, Jessica A. Zebrowski

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Proceedings Volume PC13102, Millimeter, Submillimeter, and Far-Infrared Detectors and Instrumentation for Astronomy XII; PC1310212 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3019497
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2024, Yokohama, Japan

Abstract

The Terahertz Intensity Mapper (TIM) is a NASA-funded balloon-borne telescope that aims to measure the [CII] emission from star forming galaxies over an enormous cosmic volume. TIM’s cryogenic receiver, based on the BLAST-TNG design, utilizes a three-stage He sorption refrigerator backed by a 280-liter liquid helium tank to achieve a base temperature of 250 mK, which enables photon noise-limited performance for its MKID detectors. Two low-impedance multi-channel heat exchangers enhance cooling efficiency, contributing to a designed hold time of 20 days under ground conditions. Preliminary simulations and assembly tests showcase the cryostat's reliability, and data validation is anticipated by the summer of 2024. We will present the design and current status of the TIM cryogenic receiver and our ongoing characterization effort toward an Antarctic flight in 2026.

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Jianyang Fu, Shubh Agrawal, James E. Aguirre, Hrushi Athreya, Justin S. Bracks, Charles M. Bradford, Brockton S. Brendal, Nick Emerson, Jeffrey P. Filippini, Christopher E. Groppi, Steve Hailey-Dunsheath, Matthew I. Hollister, Reinier M. J. Janssen, Dylan Joralmon, Garrett K. Keating, Victor Gasho, Ryan P. Keenan, Mikolaj Kowalik, Lun-Jun Liu, Ian N. Lowe, Alex Manduca, Daniel P. Marrone, Philip Mauskopf, Evan C. Mayer, Rong Nie, Vesal Razavimaleki, Talia Saeid, Isaac Trumper, Joaquin D. Vieira, and Jessica A. Zebrowski "The Terahertz Intensity Mapper: design, modeling, and characterization of the cryogenic receiver", Proc. SPIE PC13102, Millimeter, Submillimeter, and Far-Infrared Detectors and Instrumentation for Astronomy XII, PC1310212 (17 August 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3019497

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