Low-frequency measurements of the cosmic background radiation spectrum

George F. Smoot, Giovanni De Amici, Scott D. Friedman, Chris Witebsky, Giorgio Sironi, Giuseppe Bonelli, Nazzareno Mandolesi, Stefano Cortiglioni, Gabriele Morigi, R. Bruce Partridge, Luigi Danese, Gianfranco De Zotti

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Abstract

The long-wavelength spectrum of the cosmic background radiation has been measured at five wavelengths (0.33, 0.9, 3.0, 6.3, and 12.0 cm). These measurements represent a continuation of the work reported by Smoot and colleagues in 1983. The combined results have a weighted average of 2.73 ± 0.05 K and are consistent with past measurements. They limit the possible Compton distortion of the cosmic background radiation spectrum to less than 6%.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L23-L27
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume291
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 1985
Externally publishedYes

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© 1985. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • Cosmic background radiation

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