The Planck mission and its optical system

This paper will provide a very brief overview of the Planck mission, its scientific objectives, the key elements of its technical design, current status, and recent scientific results. I will also give an overview of the optical system of Planck, how it was characterized in flight, and how it affect...

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Main Authors: Tauber, Jan A., Nielsen, P., Martin-Polegre, A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
astronomy antenna
Collaboration
cosmic microwave background
Detectors
Extraterrestrial measurements
measurement
Optical beams
Optical variables measurement
Physical optics
Shape
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Summary:This paper will provide a very brief overview of the Planck mission, its scientific objectives, the key elements of its technical design, current status, and recent scientific results. I will also give an overview of the optical system of Planck, how it was characterized in flight, and how it affects the science results.
ISSN:2164-3342
DOI:10.1109/EuCAP.2014.6902350