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This contribution is a short report on the Brazilian participation in Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) observational programs. It includes brief descriptions of the experiments aiming to measure both CMB properties and Galactic microwave signals that hamper these measurements. The work done by Brazilian researchers involved in the development of these experiments and in the subsequent observations is briefly described as well.
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I thank INPE for the continuous support to the projects I have been involved since 1982, providing the necessary manpower, laboratory facilities and financial support for them. CNPq and Fapesp provided throughout these years the financial support that allowed the completion of all the experimental and observational activities necessary to these projects. These supports were crucial for the developments described in this paper. I also thank the collaborative work of INPE’s scientists, students and technical personnel in these projects. I acknowledge CNPq grant 308113/2010-1 for allowing me to continue the work related to CMB measurements.
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Villela, T. (2016). A Brief History of the Brazilian Participation in CMB Measurements. In: Fabris, J., Piattella, O., Rodrigues, D., Velten, H., Zimdahl, W. (eds) The Cosmic Microwave Background. Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings, vol 45. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-44769-8_9
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