Schematic diagram (IMAGE) Research Organization of Information and Systems Caption Schematic diagram of the evolution of the Universe from the inflation (left) to the present (right). The "reconstruction method" winds back the evolution from right to left on this illustration to reproduce the primordial density fluctuations from the current galaxy distribution. Credit The Institute of Statistical Mathematics Usage Restrictions Credit required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.