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Physical Society ColloquiumCanadian Participation in a Large Optical TelescopeRaymond CarlbergUniversity of TorontoScientific developments in the study of extra-solar planets, dark matter and dark energy and the formation of everything from galaxies to stars to planets provide a powerful motivation for optical-infrared telescope of increased power over those already available. Technical breakthroughs in adaptive optics allow nearly diffraction limited imaging from the ground. Several groups around the world have plans to build telescopes ranging from 20m up. Canada has been engaged as a key player in this effort over the past five years as one centerpiece of Canadian astronomy's long range plan. A proposal for $125M to the Canada Foundation for Innovation was very positively reviewed with initial funding anticipated for this fall. The talk will outline the scientific motivation, technology, benefits to Canada, and project status of the Canadian Large Optical Telescope Project.
Friday, September 24th 2004, 15:30
Ernest Rutherford Physics Building, Keys Auditorium (room 112) |