A Poor Man's CMB Primer Part 0: Orientation - Comments

In summary, the post "A Poor Man's CMB Primer. Part 1: Orientation" discusses the concept of space and its curvature in relation to the cosmic microwave background. The author explains that while spacetime is curved, space itself appears to be flat based on observations. The post also addresses a question about the potential impact of space curvature on this model.
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But is space is curved, wouldn't this model be incorrect? Surely on this scale any curvature would be significant
 
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AgentSmith said:
But is space is curved, wouldn't this model be incorrect? Surely on this scale any curvature would be significant
The curvature has been calculated from observations. It was not measurably different from zero.
 
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AgentSmith said:
space is curved

Spacetime is curved, but space, as far as we can tell, is flat, as Hornbein says (the curvature he refers to is space curvature, or more precisely the curvature of spacelike slices which are surfaces of constant time in standard cosmological coordinates).
 
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AgentSmith said:
But is space is curved, wouldn't this model be incorrect? Surely on this scale any curvature would be significant
As others have commented, space has been measured to be rather flat; however, I don't see how geometry factors into anything discussed in this post. Where do you think it fits in?
 

1. What is a CMB Primer?

A CMB Primer is a guide or introduction to the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), which is the residual heat and light from the Big Bang that permeates the entire universe.

2. Who is the target audience for "A Poor Man's CMB Primer Part 0: Orientation - Comments"?

The target audience for this primer is anyone who is interested in learning about the CMB, regardless of their scientific background or knowledge.

3. Do I need any prior knowledge or understanding of physics to read "A Poor Man's CMB Primer Part 0: Orientation - Comments"?

No, this primer is designed to be accessible to readers with little to no prior knowledge of physics. However, some basic understanding of scientific concepts may be helpful.

4. What information can I expect to learn from "A Poor Man's CMB Primer Part 0: Orientation - Comments"?

This primer will provide an overview of the CMB, including its discovery, properties, and significance in our understanding of the universe. It will also introduce some key concepts and terminology related to the CMB.

5. Is "A Poor Man's CMB Primer Part 0: Orientation - Comments" a comprehensive guide to the CMB?

No, this primer is intended to be a brief and simplified introduction to the CMB. It is not a comprehensive guide but rather a starting point for further exploration and learning about this fascinating topic.

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