Australia's Engagement in the Cherenkov Telescope Array. The Cherenkov Telescope Array is a transformational multi-national facility in gamma-ray astronomy. It will be 10 times more sensitive than cur

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Australia's Engagement in the Cherenkov Telescope Array. The Cherenkov Telescope Array is a transformational multi-national facility in gamma-ray astronomy. It will be 10 times more sensitive than current instruments and provide a paradigm shift in understanding many challenges in high energy astrophysics and in the makeup of dark matter. The facility is now in its construction phase and full operations are expected from about 2029. This project will provide essential contributions to Australia's subscription to access the facility, recently approved enhancements to the facility, and provide hardware to kickstart new and expanded research programs using Australia's optical and radio astronomy telescopes critical to the Cherenkov Telescope Array's flagships Key Science Projects.. Scheme: Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities. Field: 5101 - Astronomical Sciences. Lead: Prof Gavin Rowell