Q&U Bolometric Interferometer for Cosmology

The Q&U Bolometric Interferometer for Cosmology measures cosmic microwave background radiation through sensitive detectors operating at two frequency bands of 150 and 220 gigahertz.

The facility, inaugurated on November 23, 2022, emerged from international collaboration efforts that began in 2008 with European research institutions joining forces.

Scientists from France, Italy, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Argentina contribute their expertise to advance understanding of the universe's early moments through this facility.

Located at 4,820 meters elevation, the facility requires specialized equipment and preparation for operation due to extreme environmental conditions and high-altitude challenges.

The interferometer combines cryogenic bolometers with interferometric techniques to detect primordial gravitational waves through B-mode polarization of cosmic background radiation.

Location: San Antonio de los Cobres

Elevation above the sea: 4,820 m

Website: https://qubic.org.ar

GPS coordinates: -24.19210,-66.47470

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:48