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Ben McKeon

Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
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During this talk, Ben will give a brief description of the Python tools used as part of the Breakthrough Listen project in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). In particular, I look at turboSETI, an algorithm used to find anomalous signals in telescope data and Blimpy, (Breakthrough Listen I\O Methods for Python) a framework for handling the large files generated by this search. He will also discuss briefly his work with the Parkes telescope in Australia before examining how these libraries can be adapted for use on LOFAR telescopes, such as the one stationed at Birr Castle here in Ireland.
Target audience: Python enthusiasts with an interest in astrophysics and space more generally. This talk contains no advanced mathematics, so beginners are more than welcome!

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