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Brian Keating: Probing the Early Universe and Communicating about Science

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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The Excitement of Measuring Polarization and Gravitational Waves in the Cosmic Microwave Background

They discuss their fascination with the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and their journey into experimental physics. They share their excitement about the early predictions of measuring the polarization and gravitational waves in the CMB, and their collaboration with Alexander Polnerev. They also highlight the significance of the CMB as a direct signal of the universe's early state and explain the concept of polarization in studying the CMB.

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