Why Is the Frequency Range Between 1 and 10 GHz

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is the frequency range between 1 and 10 GHz particularly favorable for interstellar communication?

• A)The numbers 1 and 10 are nice round numbers
• B)Background noise is at a minimum in that range
• C)We have already received signals in that range
• D)It is easiest to build radio telescopes that operate in that range

---

Definitions:

Normalizing Judgments

Assessments or opinions that aim to make certain behaviors, appearances, or thoughts conform to societal norms or standards.

Accidents of Birth

Characteristics or circumstances into which a person is born, such as race, nationality, or socioeconomic status, which are beyond one’s control.

Zoe

In philosophical terms, "Zoe" refers to the aspect of life that is inherent and universal for all living beings, distinct from the social or cultural aspects (Bios).

Archeology of Knowledge

A methodology developed by Michel Foucault for analyzing historical systems of thought and knowledge production to understand how knowledge is created and changes over time.