What is the Latest Update on CMB (end 2005)?

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The discussion centers on the 2005 update of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) mini-review authored by Douglas Scott and George Smoot, which provides a comprehensive overview of CMB anisotropy results and their cosmological implications. Key sections include descriptions of CMB anisotropies, cosmological parameters, and current anisotropy data. The review serves as an authoritative source for understanding the status of CMB research as of 2005, particularly highlighting the contributions of George Smoot, a principal investigator of the COBE mission. This document is essential for anyone interested in the latest CMB data and its interpretation in cosmology.

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http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0601307
Cosmic Microwave Background Mini-Review

Douglas Scott, George Smoot
8 pages, 2005 partial update for the 2006 edition of "The Review of Particle Physics", available on the PDG WWW pages at
http://pdg.lbl.gov/


"A compact overview of the status of CMB anisotropy results and their cosmological interpretation up until the end of 2005. Sections headings: Introduction; Description of CMB Anisotropies; Cosmological Parameters; Physics of Anisotropies; Current Anisotropy Data; CMB Polarization; Complications; Constraints on Cosmologies; Particle Physics Constraints; Fundamental Lessons; and Future Directions."

George Smoot was one of the principles of COBE. He's an expert on the CMB. this would be authoritative and up-to-date if anyone's interested in the CMB data.
 
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It looks like it covers the key topics related to CMB and cosmology. Thanks for the link!
 

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