LiteBIRD

Lite (Light) satellite for the studies of B-mode polarization and Inflation from the cosmic background Radiation Detection

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About the project

LiteBIRD is a CMB polarization satellite experiment  sceduled to be launched in the late 2020s. In May 2019 LiteBIRD was chosen by ISAS, JAXA as its next strategic large mission.

Objectives

The main goal is to measure or constrain large-scale primordial gravitational waves and B-modes in the CMB, and thereby constrain theories of inflation in the early universe.

Artistic illustration of LiteBIRD Satellite

Oslo LiteBIRD group

At the ITA, the LiteBIRD group works on both astrophysical forecasts as well as pipeline development for data analysis. We work on simulated data to produce estimates of LiteBIRD's capabilities, as well as preparing analysis software for during and after the satellite mission in the late 2020s.

Financing

The Norwegian participation in LiteBIRD is funded by the Research Council of Norway through the ROMFORSK program.

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Cooperation

LiteBIRD is primary a JAXA (the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) experiment, with proposed support from NASA, CSA, ESA and European national agencies. University of Oslo takes part in the LiteBIRD Joint Study Group on foregrounds as external collaborators, and are represented in the European Steering Committee and the Interim Governance Board.

Tags: LiteBIRD, kosmologi, cosmology, CMB, Japan
Published Dec. 5, 2017 5:12 PM - Last modified Dec. 16, 2022 1:51 PM

Participants

  • Ingunn Kathrine Wehus Universitetet i Oslo
  • Hans Kristian Kamfjord Eriksen Universitetet i Oslo
  • Unni Fuskeland Universitetet i Oslo
  • Ranajoy Banerji Universitetet i Oslo
  • Ragnhild Aurvik Universitetet i Oslo
  • Eirik Gjerløw Universitetet i Oslo
  • Mathew Galloway Universitetet i Oslo
  • Maksym Brilenkov Universitetet i Oslo
  • Daniel Christopher Herman Universitetet i Oslo
  • Trygve Leithe Svalheim Universitetet i Oslo
  • Harald Thommesen Universitetet i Oslo
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