March 12, 2021 7:30 pm Lecture

Via Zoom

High Performance Infrared Focal Plane Arrays for Astronomy, Earth Science, and Planetary Missions

James W. Beletic, Ph.D. – President, Teledyne Imaging Sensors

Dr. Beletic has over 30 years of experience in astronomical instrumentation, with specialization in visible and infrared image sensor technologies. His career is a unique combination of international work experience that includes leadership positions at the world’s foremost astronomical observatories and an industry leader in infrared sensors (Teledyne), and scientific positions at major research centers (Harvard University, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute). Teledyne sensors are used on most of the large research telescopes in the world and in space.

Pre-lecture socializing with fellow WAA members and guests begins at 7:00 pm!