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The Expanding Universe

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IN NATURE of July 2, Prof. Milne has published a very simple and attractive explanation of the phenomenon that has given rise to so much speculation among recent cosmogonists. The sole defect in his clear analysis is that the material particles that form the universe are taken initially to have been enclosed in some finite space, but without mutual action, or even collisions. I should like to bring to the notice of those interested that the last restriction may be easily removed.

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KOSAMBI, D. The Expanding Universe. Nature 130, 507–508 (1932). https://doi.org/10.1038/130507b0

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