Charles and HK argue that we need to tell NASA that development of low frequency detectors is important for PICO, perhaps starting at 10 or so
GHz. Currently PICO starts at 21
GHz. SH is concerned that we have concrete quantitative evidence for the need of the frequencies with which we did simulations. We have no evidence for how important it is to go to 10
GHz. MR points out that focal plane area increases significantly and it may be costly. SH also concerned about the nature of the recommendation. We are hardly making bolometers for 20
GHz, and now we'll recommend for 10? Jacques says the recommendations can be prioritized. Jacques says we need detectors from 10
GHz to 2 THz.
Action: (1) Shaul wants to discuss with bolometer makers. (2) (Post Telecon) Shaul asks that HK will circulate the arguments in some written form.