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cpamieta
Apr13-11, 05:04 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
how can i show the universe is static and not expanding, how it really is.


2. Relevant equations
\OmegaM=...
\Omega\Lambda=...



3. The attempt at a solution

"The expansion history of the universe depends on the amount of matter (gravity), quantified
by \OmegaM
M, and dark energy (anti-gravity), given by" \Omega\Lambda
So would setting these two formulas = to each other and solving for the cosmological constant, that would give me a static universe right? I am like 90% sure its right but want some conformation.
thanks

phyzguy
Apr13-11, 05:06 PM
It's not static, it's expanding.

cpamieta
Apr13-11, 05:26 PM
i know its expanding lol just think of this as different universe thats static. We have a project and one part of it is to create like a homework problem. it has to be on dark energy, so i figured my problem would be using that formula and showing the universe is static, like what Einstein thought

cpamieta
Apr13-11, 07:47 PM
nvm what i was thinking would not work