A new paradigm in astrophotonic technologies for exoplanet direct imaging. Understanding our place in the universe, the diversity of distant planets and even the possibility of life are some of the bi

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A new paradigm in astrophotonic technologies for exoplanet direct imaging. Understanding our place in the universe, the diversity of distant planets and even the possibility of life are some of the biggest questions in science. While countless planets exist around distant stars, many like our Earth, we have never been able to see them in detail. This project will develop and deploy innovative new astrophotonic technologies at four major observatories. It will allow Earth-bound telescopes to image distant planets and other astronomical objects with unprecedented clarity, and measure the composition of their atmospheres and surface. The project will produce the first images of solar-system scale planets, and the developed technology will greatly benefit other fields such as space communications and remote sensing. . Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships. Field: 5101 - Astronomical Sciences. Lead: Dr Barnaby Norris