What are Gravitational Waves and CMB Anisotropies?

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In summary, gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of space-time caused by massive objects moving in the universe. They were first predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. On the other hand, CMB anisotropies refer to the small variations in the temperature of the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is the leftover radiation from the Big Bang. These anisotropies provide valuable information about the early universe and its evolution. Studying gravitational waves and CMB anisotropies can help us better understand the origins and structure of our universe.
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I'm a non-trad community college student in the US pursuing a degree in Physics, hoping to one day pursue research in relativistic astrophysics. I'm extremely (borderline obsessively) interested in gravitational waves and CMB anisotropies. Glad to be here!
 
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