NEWS

>>> September, 2022
Visit of Matías Zaldarriaga


>>> July 11, 2022

El Tribuno: “The QUBIC telescope is being prepared to look for the traces of the Big Bang from the Puna of Salta”.

 


>>> June 8, 2022

Visit to the QUBIC Integration Laboratory
72nd anniversary of the CNEA

After the act for the 72nd anniversary of the CNEA, a special visit was made for the guests and CNEA authorities who did not know the instrument. The tour was guided by Eng. Cristian Rodríguez, head of the Laboratory.

In the photo (with QUBIC background) and from left to right: Eng. Cristian Rodríguez (responsible for the QUBIC Integration Lab), Eng. Inés Torino (Northwest Regional Assistant Manager, Raw Materials Exploration Management) and Dr. Alberto Becchio (director of the CONICET Salta-Jujuy Scientific and Technological Center).


>>> April 21, 2022

QUBIC protagonist of a special edition of the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics

A special edition of the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics dedicated exclusively to QUBIC was published, with 8 articles describing the instrumental concept, presenting the results of laboratory tests on the operation of all its components and the scientific capabilities of the instrument.

The articles are available at the following links:

Paper I:  Overview and science program
Paper II: Spectral polarimetry with bolometryc interfeometry
Paper III: Laboratory characterization
Paper IV:  Performance of TES bolometers and redout electronics
Paper V:  Cryogenic system and  design and performance
Paper VI: Cryogenic half wave plate rotator, design and performance
Paper VII: The freedhorn-switch system of the technological demonstrator
-Paper VIII: Optical design performance


>>> October 26, 2021

11:00 a.m. ( ARG) – Inauguration of the QUBIC Integration Laboratory at CNEA Northwest Regional.

With the presence of the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Nation, Lic. Daniel Filmus, the Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of the Province of Salta, Mag. Matias Canepa, the President of the CONICET, Dr. Ana Franchi, Mrs. President of CNEA, Dr. Adriana Serquis and the representatives of the QUBIC Board of Directors in Argentina, Drs. Alberto Etchegoyen and Gustavo Romero, the QUBIC Integration Laboratory was inaugurated.

 

This is a fundamental step for the installation of the instrument that seeks to analyze the traces of the primordial gravitational waves, which occurred 13.8 billion years ago, linked to the moment of universal inflation.

Complete gallery of images HERE (Credits: CNEA Presidency).

>> VIDEO  <<

A MICROWAVE TELESCOPE IN THE PUNA SALTEÑA“.

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  • Telam: “The QUBIC Telescope Integration Laboratory was inaugurated in Salta”.

More information HERE


>>>  Agosto / septiembre, 2021

Mission to SAC. QUBIC collaboration, teachers and students in the Puna.

As part of the Education and Dissemination activities, the QUBIC Collaboration with the support of ITeDA and the REINFORCE Project, donated computers to the schools of Santa Rosa de los Pastos Grandes, Olacapato, Salar de Pocitos y el Hogar Escuela de San Antonio de los Cobres.

In the image, Olacapato teachers and students send a friendly message to QUBIC.


>>> August 4, 2021

The cryostat is already in the integration mount!


>>> July 19, 2021

QUBIC is already in the Integration Laboratory, at the CNEA-RNO.

Watch video


>>> July 7, 2021

The microwave telescope of the QUBIC Project arrived in Buenos Aires

The microwave telescope, the main instrument of the QUBIC international experimental cosmology project, arrived at the Port of Buenos Aires from France. This is the bolometric interferometer that will be installed near San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta.
More information (CNEA Press): CONICET –  Argentina.gob.ar


QUBIC’s trip to Argentina has begun. The travel of QUBIC to Argentina has started. The arrival of the instrument at the port of Buenos Aires is scheduled for June 18, 2021.

(Part of the QUBIC Collaboration at APC-Paris)


>>> May 17, 2021

Following the planning for the shipment of QUBIC to Argentina, the instrument packaging process began on May 17th. On May 18, the cyostat and all auxiliary equipment were packed for transportation. The arrival at the port of Buenos Aires will be on June 18.

Q-U Bolometric Interferometer for Cosmology