OzGrav Associate Investigator Adam Deller and the Distributed FX Correlator (DiFX) team was recently awarded the Peter McGregor Prize by the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA). This is a newly created and prestigious award to celebrate major achievements in the development of astronomical instrumentation and technology, both hardware and software.
The Distributed FX Correlator (DiFX) is a software package that contains tools necessary to turn an array of radio telescope signals into a functioning radio interferometer. The nominations and letters of support made a very strong case arguing the innovative nature of the DiFX and its impact. The DiFX transformed long-baseline interferometry. It has contributed significantly to reducing the barrier to entry and play a major role in radio astronomy research internationally. The system has enabled a wide range of science, as testified by the very high number of references to the key technical papers. The open-access nature of the software has put a new tool in the hands of astronomers, with demonstrated positive results. Its scalability and adaptability continues to enable researchers to tailor its behaviour and pursue what would otherwise be difficult science goals. DiFX was also used to image the black hole event horizon in 2018, so it’s evidently powerful. The DiFX collaboration includes the following contributors: Adam Deller (leader), Walter Alef, James Anderson, Matthias Bark, Matthew Bailes, Walter Brisken, Roger Cappallo, Geoff Crew, Richard Dodson, Dave Gordon, Zheng Meyer-Zhao, John Morgan, Chris Phillips, Cormac Reynolds, Jon Romney, Helge Rottman, John Spitzak, Matteo Stagni, Steven Tingay, Jan Wagner, Mark Wainright, Randall Wayth." Congratulations to everyone involved!
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20/12/2023 13:52:22
As a space enthusiast, I can't help but be in awe of the DiFX collaboration and the transformative impact it has had on radio astronomy. The leadership of Adam Deller and the contributions of an incredible team of experts have propelled this software to new heights. The ability of DiFX to break down the barriers for aspiring astronomers and make such a significant mark on the international stage is truly commendable. The sheer number of references to its key technical papers is a testament to its effectiveness and utility in the field. Moreover, its open-access nature is a breath of fresh air, providing researchers with a powerful tool to unlock the mysteries of the universe.
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13/4/2024 00:25:10
Vilken roll har DiFX spelat inom radioastronomiforskningen internationellt? Regard <a href="https://journals.telkomuniversity.ac.id/">Telkom University</a>
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