Written by Sharvan Kumar
The JWST detected signs of unexpected chemical complexity in distant, early galaxies, challenging previous assumptions about the simplicity of primordial galaxies in the early universe.
The telescope identified the presence of organic molecules like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the light emitted by these galaxies,
These findings suggest that galaxies in the early universe may have developed more rapidly and with more complexity than earlier models had predicted.
JWST focused on galaxies formed just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang, capturing data from a time when the universe was still in its infancy.
The telescope's advanced spectroscopic capabilities allowed it to analyze the chemical makeup of the distant galaxies in unprecedented detail .
The discovery of complex molecules in these ancient galaxies could offer insights into the processes of star and planet formation in the early universe.
The detection of these complex molecules raises questions about the speed and nature of chemical evolution in the universe.
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