The cosmic microwave background after MAXIMA and BOOMERANG
The first release of data from the MAXIMA and BOOMERANG experiments has introduced a new era of precision cosmology. The two data sets are essentially independent, consistent and complementary. In a joint effort by the two teams, the two data sets were combined and then used to test cosmological models and determine values of cosmological constants. These results are available because of the success of bolometric detection techniques. The experimental approach is described with references to the MAXIMA-1 experiment. Important new cosmological experiments at far infrared and millimeter wavelengths require major improvements in bolometric techniques. A new technology, the voltage-biased superconducting bolometer, promises to provide the required experimental power.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Director, Office of Science. Office of Basic Energy Studies. Division of Materials Sciences; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00098
- OSTI ID:
- 775177
- Report Number(s):
- LBNL-47276; R&D Project: 505401; TRN: AH200120%%476
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Opening the Third Millennium, 8th Course: Phase Transitions in the Early Universe: Theory and Observations, Erice, Sicily (IT), 12/06/2000--12/17/2000; Other Information: PBD: 1 Dec 2000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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