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Phrases with «cosmic microwaves»

The phrase "cosmic microwaves" refers to faint radiation that exists all around us in the universe. It comes from the early moments after the Big Bang, when the universe was very hot. As it expanded, it cooled down, leaving behind this microwave radiation. Scientists study these cosmic microwaves to learn more about the birth and evolution of the universe. Full definition

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Sentences with «cosmic microwaves»

  • The next most important observational evidence was the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation in 1964. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The famous cosmic microwave background radiation, considered to be the definitive proof of the big bang, fills the sky. (scientificamerican.com)
  • «I started graduate school working in cosmic microwave background, which is another area of astrophysics,» she told the Kavli Foundation in 2010 after receiving the coveted McArthur Fellowship. (tribune.com.pk)
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