C. V. D. Peebles

C. V. D. Peebles is a prominent Canadian astrophysicist known for his groundbreaking work in cosmology, the study of the universe's origin, evolution, and structure. He is best known for developing theories about the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is the afterglow of the Big Bang, and for his contributions to understanding the large-scale structure of the universe. His research has helped shape our understanding of dark matter and dark energy. Peebles was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2019 for his innovative insights into the universe's formation and its expansive behavior.