The goal of the Inflation Probe Science Interest Group (IP SIG) is to provide quantitative metrics and assessments to NASA in regard to a future Inflation Probe mission. Specifically, the IP SIG will
Review and update mission science goals following current developments in the field (e.g., Planck, sub-orbital measurements),
Review and update information about and requirements on potential foreground contaminants and their removal,
Review and update requirements on and developments in control of systematic errors,
Assess necessary technology developments and prioritize areas for increased technical emphasis.
The IP SIG is open to all members of the community.
If you are interested in contributing to the work of the IP SIG, please subscribe using the link below.
The CMB Decadal Panel White Paper wiki was created to have a comprehensive view of science white paper activity, making it easier for contributors to join existing efforts, and also allowing us to spot gaps and work to fill them.
Anyone interested in joining a Decadal Science White Paper listed on wiki should contact the leader noted to volunteer to join the effort and edit the wiki page accordingly. Community members who wish to share their own Science White Papers with the community are also welcome to directly edit the wiki.
Ongoing Efforts for Future CMB Exploration
Here are links to ongoing activity for future space-based and ground-based cosmic microwave background (CMB) experiments:
The CMB Probe of Inflation and Cosmic Origins Mission (PICO) study wiki (https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/ipsig/start) contains information pertaining to the ongoing, space-based CMB probe mission study and is periodically updated.
The CMB-S4 wiki (https://cmb-s4.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page) provides information pertaining to ongoing activities for the next generation "Stage-4" ground-based CMB experiment, CMB-S4.
To add to this list, please contact the Chair.
Documents
2014
IPSIG White Paper [PDF]
The IPSIG is pleased to submit a White Paper that summarizes the current situation with B-mode measurements and provides our perspective for progress over the next several years. This white paper benefited from contributions by many within the CMB community both in the US and abroad. It has been discussed in two open telecons, undergone revisions to reflect concerns and inputs, and iterated upon by e-mails several times. It represents the outcome of a community-wide open, collaborative process.
NASA Missions Study What May Be a 1-In-10,000-Year Gamma-ray Burst
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