This article is a discussion piece, focusing on the paper "Essentials of Strong Gravitational Lensing" by P. Saha, D. Sluse, J. Wagner, and L. L. R. Williams. It reviews...
The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) is a cornerstone of modern cosmology, providing a snapshot of the universe when it was just 380,000 years old. This ancient light offers a wealth of information about the early universe, its composition, and the fundamental parameters of the Big Bang model. In this article, we explore the significance of the CMB, the key discoveries made through its study, and the ongoing research that continues to refine our understanding of cosmology.