BICEP

BICEP, or Background Imaging of Cosmic Extragalactic Polarization, is a scientific project that studies the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation, which is the afterglow of the Big Bang. By analyzing the polarization of this radiation, BICEP aims to understand the early universe's conditions and the formation of cosmic structures. Its findings can provide insights into fundamental questions about the universe's origins, dark matter, and the nature of gravity. BICEP operates in remote, high-altitude locations to minimize atmospheric interference, allowing for more accurate measurements of the faint signals from the early universe.