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Alexander Kashlinsky

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Alexander Kashlinsky is a Russian-American astrophysicist associated with NASA research in observational cosmology. His work includes studies of the cosmic infrared background, the diffuse infrared radiation produced by the distribution of matter and galaxies across the universe. He also reported evidence for a large-scale bulk flow in the motions of galaxy clusters, sometimes called dark flow. That interpretation has been debated within cosmology because other analyses have not confirmed the effect consistently.

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What does Alexander Kashlinsky study?

Alexander Kashlinsky is an astrophysicist whose work includes observational cosmology. He has studied the cosmic infrared background, the diffuse infrared glow produced by matter and galaxies across the universe.

What is the cosmic infrared background?

The cosmic infrared background is diffuse infrared radiation spread across the sky. It contains light connected with the formation and distribution of galaxies and other matter in the universe.

Is Alexander Kashlinsky associated with NASA?

Yes. Kashlinsky has been associated with NASA research in observational cosmology. His work uses large-scale astronomical observations to investigate structure and motion in the universe.

What is Kashlinsky's research known for besides infrared observations?

He has also studied large-scale motions and patterns in cosmological data. These topics connect observations of galaxies and background radiation with questions about the universe's structure.