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The Simons Observatory will use new bolometer arrays to precisely measure cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation. These detectors will help characterize Galactic synchrotron emission, improving foreground subtraction for CMB data analysis.

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  • Astrophysics
  • Detector Physics

Background:

  • The Simons Observatory (SO) is a major cosmic microwave background (CMB) experiment in Chile.
  • It aims for precise temperature and polarization measurements across six spectral bands (27-285 GHz).
  • SO utilizes three small aperture telescopes (SATs) and one large aperture telescope (LAT) with approximately 60,000 detectors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the performance of low-frequency (LF) lenslet-coupled sinuous antenna transition-edge sensor (TES) bolometer arrays.
  • To detail the design, optimization, and testing of pixels operating at 27 and 39 GHz.
  • To highlight the role of these LF arrays in characterizing Galactic synchrotron emission for CMB foreground subtraction.

Main Methods:

  • Development and testing of dichroic, lenslet-coupled sinuous antenna TES bolometer arrays.
  • Focus on detector arrays operating at 27 and 39 GHz.
  • Characterization of pixel performance for specific spectral bands.

Main Results:

  • The study presents the performance of the LF bolometer arrays.
  • Details on the design and optimization of the TES pixels are discussed.
  • Current testing status of the detector arrays is provided.

Conclusions:

  • The LF focal plane arrays are crucial for characterizing Galactic synchrotron emission.
  • These measurements are critical for accurate foreground subtraction in CMB data.
  • The presented detector technology is key to the Simons Observatory's scientific goals.