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U. Seljak (Princeton University)
Cosmic microwave background anisotropies give a very powerful probe of the universe at its early stage. The measurements over the past decade have already provided significant constraints on the cosmological models and upcoming missions will continue this trend. I will review the main physics ingredients for interpreting the data and the current status on their interpretation. I will also discuss what will we be able to achieve from the future missions and how will these measurements constrain the fundamental theories of nature.