The<i>COBE</i>Diffuse Infrared Background Experiment Search for the Cosmic Infrared Background. IV. Cosmological Implications

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Authors

E. Dwek · Goddard Space Flight Center

Richard G. Arendt · RTX (United States)

M. G. Hauser · Space Telescope Science Institute

D. J. Fixsen · RTX (United States)

T. Kelsall · Goddard Space Flight Center

David Leisawitz · Goddard Space Flight Center

Yichuan C. Pei ·

Abstract

In this paper we examine the cosmological constraints of the recent DIRBE and FIRAS detection of the extragalactic background light between 125-5000 microns on the metal and star formation histories of the universe.

Topics & Keywords

Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: The Astrophysical Journal

Volume 508, Issue 1, pp. 106-122

DOI: 10.1086/306382

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