This $827,593 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program is supporting the development of a unique machine called the Multiple Aperture Grating Pattern Inscription Engine (MAGPIE) at the University of Texas at Austin. MAGPIE will be used to write nanometer-scale grating patterns over very large areas, enabling the fabrication of highly efficient, large-format diffraction gratings. These advanced gratings will significantly enhance the capabilities of existing telescopes and future astronomical instruments for studying the physical and chemical properties of distant celestial objects. The project will also provide hands-on training for graduate and undergraduate students, preparing them for high-tech careers. Subawards are planned under this grant. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027.
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