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What Happened AFTER the Big Bang? Bruce Partridge (#375)
Dec 8, 2023
Discover what happened after the Big Bang with Bruce Partridge, a true pioneer in the field of cosmic microwave background. Topics include the discovery of the microwave background, patience in scientific research, the dominance of a theoretical paradigm, the lithium abundance problem, and anomalies in the cosmic microwave background. Plus, explore the philosophy of doing science and get introduced to a new entertaining podcast.
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- Bruce Partridge played a key role in confirming the cosmic origin of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and challenging the steady state theory.
- Bruce Partridge emphasizes the importance of pushing the boundaries of current knowledge and taking into account systematics and instrumental effects in cosmological experiments.
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Bruce Partridge's Pioneer Contributions to Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Study
Bruce Partridge, an Emeritus Professor of Astronomy, has made significant contributions to the study of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). He played a key role in the first measurements of the CMB spectrum, confirming its cosmic origin and challenging the steady state theory. Partridge also contributed to the search for small-scale temperature fluctuations, providing insights into the distribution of matter in the early universe. His work has advanced both theory and experiment, transforming cosmology into a precision science.
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