Carlos Allende Prieto
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias
Papers
3
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419
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About
Carlos Allende Prieto is a leading figure in astrophysical instrumentation and dark energy research, best known for his pivotal contributions to the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). His work centers on the design and implementation of robotic systems for large-scale spectroscopic surveys, enabling precise measurements of cosmic expansion. As a key architect of DESI’s revolutionary focal plane, he helped develop the system of 5,020 robotic fiber positioners that autonomously retarget optical fibers every 10–20 minutes with micron-level precision—a feat that has garnered over 175 citations. His earlier work on the DESI experiment’s instrument design, cited more than 230 times, laid the groundwork for a Stage IV dark energy experiment that will map 40 million galaxies and quasars. By employing the Baryon Acoustic Oscillation method, DESI aims to unravel the nature of dark energy and the growth of cosmic structure. Allende Prieto’s instrumental innovations have made him a cornerstone of modern observational cosmology, bridging engineering and astrophysics to push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.
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Top Papers
- 1The DESI Experiment Part II: Instrument Design234 citations · 2016
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- 3Overview of the Instrumentation for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument10 citations · 2022