An ultra-wideband spectrometer, called the Zpectrometer, will be constructed and installed on the 100 meter diameter Green Bank Telescope. The Zpectrometer will cover the entire 26 - 40 GHz band which will allow sensitive and efficient spectral searches for molecules in high redshift galaxies. The predominant use will be for the detection of carbon monoxide at redshifts between 1.9 and 3.4, corresponding to the Universe's most active era of star formation.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Application #
0503946
Program Officer
Jeffrey R. Pier
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2005-03-01
Budget End
2009-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$521,951
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Maryland College Park
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
College Park
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20742