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The effect of a scanning flat fold mirror on a cosmic microwave background B-mode experiment.

Authors :
Grainger WF
North CE
Ade PA
Source :
The Review of scientific instruments [Rev Sci Instrum] 2011 Jun; Vol. 82 (6), pp. 064502.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

We investigate the possibility of using a flat-fold beam steering mirror for a cosmic microwave background B-mode experiment. An aluminium flat-fold mirror is found to add ∼0.075% polarization, which varies in a scan synchronous way. Time-domain simulations of a realistic scanning pattern are performed, and the effect on the power-spectrum illustrated, and a possible method of correction applied.<br /> (© 2011 American Institute of Physics)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1089-7623
Volume :
82
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Review of scientific instruments
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21721713
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3598342