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Astrophysics Division Technology

segmented DM
A segmented DM that is used in a visible nulling coronagraph instrument testbed. Photo courtesy of Iris AO.
 

Under the direction of the Astrophysics Division Assistant Director for Innovation and Technology, an Astrophysics Technology Team (ATT) has been established.  This team seeks to provide an integrated overview of the technologies currently being funded by the Division.   Membership of the team include representatives from each of the Astrophysics Programs (See links below). The team collaborates to integrate the efforts of the various elements, provide information to the Division Director for use in planning and budgeting activities, and to provide information to researchers and the general public concerning Astrophysics related technologies.

The Science Mission Directorate point-of-contact for Technology and team lead of the ATT is Michael Moore, michael.r.moore@nasa.gov

ATT Team Current Membership:

Michael R. Moore (HQ-DH000) Bruce T. (Thai) Pham (GSFC-5500)
Richard W. Capps (JPL) Linda S. Sparke (HQ-DH000)
Mark Clampin (GSFC) H. Philip (Phil) Stahl (MSFC/HQ-DH000)
Peter R. Lawson (JPL) Pamela Marcum (AMES/SOFIA)
William D. (Billy) Lightsey (MSFC/HQ-DH000)  

Astrophysics Division Technologies by Program:
Exoplanet Exploration Program (ExEP)

Cosmic Origins Program (COR)

Physics of the Cosmos (PCOS)

Vortex Mask
A vector vortex mask; a chronograph instrument design.