Prof Michael Brown
UK Principal Investigator for SO:UK and professor of astrophysics at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics; leads the UK effort on the Simons Observatory and works on searching for large-scale B-mode polarization signals in the CMB.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 14min
October 2025
Join Prof Michael Brown, a leading astrophysicist from the Jodrell Bank Centre, and Dr Katie Harrington, an expert in CMB instrumentation, as they dive into the groundbreaking Simons Observatory project. They discuss how the observatory will enhance our understanding of the universe's infancy and tackle challenges in detecting primordial B-mode polarization. Harrington shares insights on testing equipment and the meticulous calibration needed for this ambitious telescope. Get ready to explore the cosmos like never before!
