先进亚毫米波望远镜前沿科学与关键技术  

Key technologies and cutting-edge sciences in advanced submillimeter telescopes

作　　者：李婧[1] Jing Li(Purple Mountain Observatory,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Nanjing 210023,China)

机构地区：[1]中国科学院紫金山天文台,南京210023

出　　处：《科学通报》2025年第7期785-788,共4页Chinese Science Bulletin

基　　金：国家自然科学基金委员会;科技部;中国科学院;青海省科技厅;青海省海西州人民政府;江苏省科技厅;上海市等有关部门的支持;国家杰出青年科学基金(11925304);国家重点研发计划(2023YFA1608200);腾讯“科学探索奖”的大力支持。

摘　　要：亚毫米波段作为天文观测的一个重要窗口,蕴涵着诸多前沿的重大科学问题,如:宇宙再电离及高红移星系普查、宇宙生命起源、黑洞等.在国际亚毫米波天文如火如荼开展的阿塔卡马大型毫米波/亚毫米波阵列(Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array,ALMA)时代,在基于事件视界望远镜(Event Horizon Telescope,EHT)和下一代事件视界望远镜(next generation Event Horizon Telescope,ngEHT)所形成的国际合作越来越紧密之际.The submillimeter band plays a pivotal role in astronomy as an essential observational window,facilitating access to unique cosmic phenomena that are fundamental to our understanding of the universe.It enables the exploration of profound scientific inquiries of our time,encompassing the study of cosmic reionization,surveys of high-redshift galaxies,investigations into the origin of life,and black hole research.This field is currently experiencing rapid development driven by prominent international projects such as the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array(ALMA),which stands as a global leader in high-resolution submillimeter observations.Collaborations like the Event Horizon Telescope(EHT)and the forthcoming next generation Event Horizon Telescope(ngEHT)further contribute to these advancements.These remarkable progressions underscore the vital role played by international cooperation in submillimeter astronomy and have motivated Chinese scientists to assess their competitive landscape,evaluate scientific requirements,and strategize for China’s advancement in this domain.China’s core research teams in submillimeter astronomy not only evaluate immediate and long-term research needs but also develop strategies ensuring active participation within this field.This strategy involves leveraging China’s geographical advantages,technological capabilities,and growing pool of scientific talent.Emphasis is placed on developing advanced observational facilities and instruments that meet international standards with particular focus on unique observation sites located on China’s Tibetan plateau and Antarctica regions.These regions offer rare pristine observation conditions that could prove crucial for China’s emerging submillimeter projects while complementing existing international facilities.Internationally,countries with advanced submillimeter facilities,such as those in the U.S.and Europe,have made groundbreaking discoveries.For instance,ALMA has played a crucial role in observing high-redshift galaxies,ea

关 键 词：亚毫米波 天文观测 前沿科学 重大科学问题 阿塔卡马 EHT 

分 类 号：TH751[机械工程—仪器科学与技术]