QUIET

QUIET

QUIET is an astronomy experiment to study the polarization of the cosmic microwave background radiation. QUIET stands for Q/U Imaging ExperimenT. The Q/U in the name refers to the ability of the telescope to measure the Q and U Stokes parameters simultaneously. QUIET is located at an elevation of 5,080 metres at Llano de Chajnantor Observatory in the Chilean Andes. It began observing in late 2008 and finished observing in December 2010.

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quiet

Noun

  1. The absence of sound; quietness.
    There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza.
    We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show.
  2. the absence of movement; stillness, tranquility

Verb

  1. To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
    When you quiet, we can start talking.
  2. To cause someone to become quiet.
    Can you quiet your child? He's making lots of noise.
    The umpire quieted the crowd, so the game could continue in peace.

Adjective

  1. With little or no sound; free from of disturbing noise.
  2. Having little motion or activity; calm.
  3. Not busy, of low quantity.
  4. Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
  5. Not showy; undemonstrative.
    a quiet dress; quiet colours; a quiet movement


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