The first quantum fluctuations set into motion a huge cosmic mystery

The first quantum fluctuations set into motion a huge cosmic mystery

The earliest acoustic vibrations in the cosmos weren’t exactly sound – they travelled at half the speed of light and there was nobody around to hear them anyway. But Jim Baggott says from the first moments, the universe was singing

How Quantum Fluctuations Ignite the Universe's Greatest Mysteries

Small Vibrations Marking the Universe’s Formation Joseph Kuropaka / Alamy Discover more insights in the Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Register for the latest updates from the universe. Introduction Since the 5th century AD, the phrase “In the beginning” has sparked intrigue, originating from the writings of an Israeli priest known as “P.” This profound beginning [...] The post How Quantum Fluctuations Ignite the Universe’s Greatest Mysteries ap…