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Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2005 / ii / Paper 2 / 15D / b

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The fluid conservation equation is ρ˙​+3H(ρ+P/c2)=0. With the radiation equation of state, it becomes ρ˙​+4Hρ=0, giving ρa4=ρ0​. Define the critical density ρcrit​=3H2/(8πG) and cosmological density parameter Ω=ρ/ρcrit​. Since a0​=1,
ρ=8πGa43H02​Ω0​​.​
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Evaluating the Friedmann equation today gives H02​+kc2=H02​Ω0​, hence
kc2=H02​(Ω0​−1),H2=H02​Ω0​(a−4−βa−2),β=Ω0​Ω0​−1​.​
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