Bibcode
Nagasaki, T.; Choi, J.; Génova-Santos, R. T.; Hattori, M.; Hazumi, M.; Ishitsuka, H.; Karatsu, K.; Kikuchi, K.; Koyano, R.; Kutsuma, H.; Lee, K.; Mima, S.; Minowa, M.; Nagai, M.; Naruse, M.; Oguri, S.; Otani, C.; Rebolo, R.; Rubiño-Martín, J. A.; Sekimoto, Y.; Semoto, M.; Suzuki, J.; Taino, T.; Tajima, O.; Tomita, N.; Uchida, T.; Won, E.; Yoshida, M.
Bibliographical reference
Journal of Low Temperature Physics, Volume 193, Issue 5-6, pp. 1066-1074
Advertised on:
12
2018
Citations
6
Refereed citations
5
Description
Cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation is an afterglow from the Big
Bang. CMB contains rich information about the early stage of the
universe. In particular, odd-parity patterns ( B-mode) in the CMB
polarization on a large angular scale would provide an evidence of the
cosmic inflation. The aim of the GroundBIRD experiment is to observe the
B-mode on large angular scales from the ground. One of the most novel
characteristics of the telescope used for this experiment is its rapid
rotational scanning technique. In addition, the telescope uses cold
optics and microwave kinetic inductance detectors. We have developed a
telescope mount with a three-axis rotation mechanism (azimuth,
elevation, and boresight) and measured the vibration at the focal plane
stage at 20 RPM scan rotation rate. We also performed focal plane
detector tests on this mount. The tests confirmed the expected response
from the geomagnetism associated with the mount rotation. We have also
developed a design for the magnetic shields and a detector array on a
3-in wafer. The preparations to begin the observations at the Teide
Observatory in the Canary Islands in 2018 are proceeding smoothly.