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Anthony C. Readhead is the Robinson Professor of Astronomy, Emeritus at the California Institute of Technology. He has made significant contributions to the field of observational cosmology, with a particular focus on cosmic microwave background radiation and active galaxies. His research has involved developing advanced instrumentation and methods for sensitive observations, leading projects such as the Cosmic Background Imager (CBI) in Chile and the QU Imaging ExperimenT (QUIET). He has pioneered the use of Monolithic Millimeterwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) for cosmological studies and has been instrumental in efforts to detect the B-mode polarization signal in cosmic microwave background radiation, which is vital for understanding the early universe's inflationary phase. His work in radio astronomy includes monitoring blazars with the Owens Valley Radio Observatory and collaborating on imaging techniques using Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI). With extensive experience in various imaging methods across different wavelengths, Readhead has been dedicated to mentoring students and postdoctoral researchers, emphasizing hands-on experience with instrumentation.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Professor of Astronomy, contributing to various research projects and mentoring students.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Robinson Professor, Emeritus, focusing on research in observational cosmology.
Owens Valley Radio Observatory • Pasadena, CA
Directed the Owens Valley Radio Observatory, overseeing various research initiatives.
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