In the CAI, astronomers and engineers work together to lay the foundations for the next generation of astronomical instrumentation
The Center for Astronomical Instrumentation (CAI) works on research and development of future space instrumentation, using cutting edge technology for miniaturization, computing and low-power usage. It has a unique and complementary position in the Netherlands. In collaboration with renowned institutes such as ASTRON, SRON and NOVA, CAI aims to contribute to the consolidation of the international position of Dutch astronomy in areas such as radio, optical and gravitational wave astronomy and in the field of technological innovation for space applications. In this way TU/e can strengthen its leadership in technological innovation.
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December 8, 2023
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Meet some of our Researchers
Related Research Groups
Three TU/e Electrical Engineering groups are involved in the CAI:
Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Multi-Mode Phased Antenna Array for mm-Wave User Terminals with Ultra-Wide Angle Scanning Capabilities
IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (2024) -
A Pattern Reconfigurable Antenna for Wide-Angle Scanning Arrays at mm-Waves
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Amplifier-Integrated Active Array Antennas for millimeter-Wave Radar
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Sparse Linear Array Synthesis Using Exponential Analysis
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Constrained Deterministic Synthesis of Conformal Supershaped Antenna Arrays
IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (2023)
Contact
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Visiting address
Flux, Floor 9 (9.069)Groene Loper 195612 AP EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Electrical EngineeringP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Electrical EngineeringP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Secretarycai@ tue.nl