Cosmic Origins and the Search for New Physics

Session

Understanding the Universe with the cosmic microwave background

21 Jan 2026, 11:30

Saha and Sarabhai Auditoriums (Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Research Park)

Description

I will review some of the important aspects of the physics of the cosmic
microwave background. I will talk about some new ways to use the cosmic
microwave background to learn about our Universe focusing on the CMB
polarization and spectral distortions.