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Multiplexed Readout of CMB Polarimeters

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Author(s)

Kent D. Irwin

Abstract

This paper describes contributions to the workshop, 'Technology Development for a CMB Probe of Inflation,' held at NIST in Boulder CO, Aug. 25-28, 2008 concerning technologies to read out direct detectors (including bolometers and microwave kinetic inductance detectors) in a CMBPol satellite mission. The large number of polarimeters required for a satellite mission will likely make it necessary to multiplex the output signals into a small number of readout channels at the cold state. We describe both the cryogenic components and the present-generation warm readout electronics, consider the benefits and challenges of each option, and analyze their technology readiness level and needed additional investments.
Citation
Journal of Physics E-Scientific Instruments
Volume
155
Issue
1

Keywords

CMB polarization, TES, MKID, SQUID multiplexer

Citation

Irwin, K. (2009), Multiplexed Readout of CMB Polarimeters, Journal of Physics E-Scientific Instruments, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=901147 (Accessed November 3, 2024)

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Created January 5, 2009, Updated February 19, 2017