# The Cosmic microwave background radiation

@article{Gawiser2000TheCM,
title={The Cosmic microwave background radiation},
author={Eric Gawiser and Joseph I. Silk},
journal={Physics Reports},
year={2000},
volume={333},
pages={245-267}
}
• Published 2 February 2000
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