Antenna-Coupled TES Bolometer Arrays for CMB Polarimetry

Completed

Description

Develop and test transition edge sensor (TES) bolometer arrays for precision polarimetry of cosmic microwave background (CMB). Verify that critical antenna performance requirements, especially beam squint and cross-polarization are met.

Benefits

Missions will benefit from development of transition edge sensor (TES) bolometer arrays for precision polarimetry of cosmic microwave background (CMB).

Details

Technology area	Sensors and Instruments > Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors > Detectors and Focal Planes
Program	Center Independent Research & Development: JPL IRAD (JPL IRAD)
Lead organization	Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
Start date	2012-10-01
End date	2013-10-01

Project contacts

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Jonas Zmuidzinas — jonas.zmuidzinas@jpl.nasa.gov
James J Bock — james.j.bock@jpl.nasa.gov

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