Zeldovich approximation

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Zeldovich approximation by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-29 Updated 2026-10-06
The Zeldovich approximation maps a fluid element from its Lagrangian coordinate to the comoving position , where is the linear growth factor. It follows the initial gravitational displacement along a straight comoving trajectory until trajectories cross.

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