Re: Inflation Model Seriously Challenged


"physicshelp" <physicshelp.2062xn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Based on this article, I have two questions for a physics class to
> answer that I am unsure of.
>
> 1. Explain what is meant by a mode of vibration. Include a diagram
> to help with your explanation. What does "l" represent (a lower case
> "L")?
>
> 2. What is the disadvantage of observing a "full CMB sky"? In order
> for these observations to be useful, what must be done?

This should answer the first two:

http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~wright/CMB-DT.html

> 3. What are the possible conclusions for the observations described in
> the article?

Observations don't always lead to conclusions. We
have seen unusual values but we don't have a model
that predicts them so further study and measurements
are the way forward.

George


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