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Why Do Physicists FIGHT Philosophers?

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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Unveiling the Challenges of B-Mode Polarization Detection

The chapter explores the complexities of detecting B-mode polarization in the cosmos, emphasizing the need to mitigate statistical noise and systematic errors through specialized instruments and careful measurements. It discusses the uncertainty faced by scientists, challenges of excluding dust as a signal source, and the controversial announcement of inflation detection leading to intense scrutiny and eventual retraction.

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