 Linear growth equation (source code)

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= Linear growth equation

For pressureless matter on subhorizon scales, the <linear growth factor> obeys
$$
\ddot D+2H\dot D-4\pi G\bar\rho_mD=0.
$$
The second term is dilution by <cosmic expansion>, while the final term drives <Jeans instability>.

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