James Tutt

Associate Research Professor
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James
Tutt
He/Him/His
Associate Research Professor
Department Affiliations
Interests
Development of X-ray spectrometers
Sub-orbital rocket payloads
CCDs, EM-CCDs, CMOS
Neutrino detection
Address
Phone
814-865-6338
Website
Personal Site
Please visit our group's webpage (https://www.mcentaffergroup.psu.edu/) for a full description of our research!

Education

PhD, Space Instrumentation, The Open University, UK, 2012

MPhys (Hons), Physics and Astrophysics, The University of Manchester, UK, 2006

Contact Info

128A Davey Lab

Phone: 814-865-6338

email: jht12@psu.edu

homepage: mcentaffergroup.psu.edu

Personal homepage: jamestutt.com

Biographical Info

I specialize in the design, build, and launch of high resolution soft X-ray spectrometers on NASA sub-orbital rockets. These instruments act as technology development for the next generation flagship X-ray observatories. My background is in the use of silicon detectors for soft X-ray detection. I have been involved in the development of 3 rocket payloads (OGRESS, WRXR, and tREXS) and am currently working on the design of a 4th (OGRE). I have deployed to Summit Camp, Greenland (summer 2024) to help with the deployment and calibration of the Radio Neutrino Observatory (RNO-G). I also test supporting technology for use in space which currently involves vibration testing silicon carbide filter meshes to see if they would survive being launched into space. In my free time I enjoy DIY, cycling, and I am a Padi certified Advanced Open Water Diver.

Current Missions, Instrument, and Grants

Development of blocking filters using high throughput SiC grids - APRA - PI

Large Silicon Carbide Grids for X-Ray Microcalorimeter Blocking Filters - Phase 1 SBIR - Institutional PI

OGRE - Suborbital Rocket - Co-I

RNO-G - NSF

AXIS - Probe Phase A

Publications

Please see my Google Scholar page or the publications page of my website