The Harvard CMB lab focuses on optics testing, fabrication, and analysis for BICEP2 and the Keck Array. Professor John Kovac's research over the past two decades has involved the design, deployment, and operation of multiple generations of radio telescopes at the Amundsen-Scott Station at the South Pole.

Our team returned from the South Pole in February 2012 for the second season deployment of the Keck Array Telescope, and the third season deployment of BICEP2. The Harvard group's efforts for 2012 include: designing and fabricating upgraded filters and lenses for the Keck Array, installing two additional receivers, and calibrating/testing our telescope assembly.

We host weekly group lunches and journal club discussions, in addition to hosting speakers and researchers from other universities. For a list of upcoming events, please refer to our calendar below.

If you are interested in joining our lab, as an undergraduate, graduate student, post-doctoral fellow, or research intern, please do not hesitate to contact us, or visit us at Harvard Astronomy.

Group Calendar

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