Does the isotropy of the CMB imply a homogeneous universe? Some generalized EGS theorems
Work
Year: 1999
Type: article
Abstract: We demonstrate that the high isotropy of the cosmic microwave background (CMB), combined with the Copernican principle, is not sufficient to prove homogeneity of the universe - in contrast to previous... more
Source: Classical and Quantum Gravity
Authors Chris Clarkson, R. K. Barrett
Institution University of Glasgow
Cites: 27
Cited by: 48
Related to: 10
FWCI: 2.416
Citation percentile (by year/subfield): 92.72
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green