Decoding the Universe's Shape: Unraveling the CMB's Mysterious Notes
2025-02-04
Slight temperature variations in the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) reveal sound waves from the early universe, originating from quantum fluctuations during the Big Bang. Scientists are analyzing statistical correlations in the CMB to 'decode' these 'cosmic notes' and understand the universe's topology. Puzzlingly, correlations disappear above 60 degrees, suggesting the universe's topology might restrict certain wavelengths, like a musical instrument's limited range. Researchers are mapping 'notes' for different topologies, using CMB and galaxy distribution data to search for the universe's shape. This could be key to testing cosmological models and explaining CMB anomalies.