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Table 2

Definition of the ALMA bands.

Band Frequency range Wavelength range
(GHz) (mm)

Band 1 31–45 6.66–9.67
Band 2 67–90 3.33–4.47
Band 3 84–116 2.58–3.56
Band 4 125–163 1.84–2.40
Band 5 162–211 1.42–1.85
Band 6 211–275 1.09–1.42
Band 7 275–373 0.80–1.09
Band 8 385–500 0.60–0.78
Band 9 602–720 0.42–0.50
Band 10 787–950 0.32–0.38

Notes. The four marked in bold will be the main observing bands and the only ones offered for early science.

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