Quantum Fluctuations and Cosmic Structure

This chapter explores the role of initial perturbations from inflation in cosmology, focusing on how quantum mechanical effects create energy fluctuations in the early universe. It highlights the significance of these perturbations in explaining the Cosmic Microwave Background power spectrum and their implications for understanding cosmic structure formation.

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