Astrophysical Sciences and Technology Colloquium: From Materials and Processes to Photons from the Edge of the Universe
Astrophysical Sciences and Technology Colloquium
From Materials and Processes to Photons from the Edge of the Universe
Dr. Becky Borrelli
Principal Fellow, Imaging Systems
L3Harris
Event Details: Astrophysics missions seek to explore the limits of the universe in order to better understand our world and its origins. Collecting the limited photons from the edge of the universe can provide a wealth of information about how planets, galaxies, and stars form, evolve, and die; but capturing and interpreting these photons presents a unique challenge that stretches technology to its limits. This talk will explore L3Harris’s history in astrophysics missions and how L3Harris continues to develop cutting edge technology to enable the most challenging astrophysics missions.
Bio: Becky Borrelli is an L3Harris Principal Fellow working in the Imaging Systems division, which offers complete earth observation, weather, geospatial, space exploration, space protection, and intelligence solutions including advanced sensors and payloads, ground processing, analytics, and space segment development. Becky has a Bachelor of Science in Honors Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Purdue University. She earned her Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester in 2012.
Intended Audience: All are Welcome!
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