BAO : Relation between redshift, Hubble constant and radial

In summary, the conversation discusses the relation between redshift, Hubble constant, and radial coordinates in the context of baryon acoustic oscillations. The speaker is trying to understand how to derive the equation ##c\Delta z = H(z)\Delta \chi## from other known equations. They mention the use of angular diameter distance and the cosmological horizon in their calculations. They are seeking assistance in simplifying the equation to remove the factor ##(1+z) /\Delta\theta##.
  • #1
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From this link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baryon_acoustic_oscillations#Measured_observables_of_dark_energy , I can't get this relation :

##c\Delta z = H(z)\Delta \chi\quad\quad(1)##

with ##z## redshift, ##H(z)## Hubble constant at redshift = ##z## and ##\chi## radial coordinates.

One starts from angle of object ##\Delta \theta## which is equal to the ration :

##\Delta\theta = \dfrac{\Delta\chi}{\text{d}_{a}(z)}\quad\quad(2)##

with ##\text{d}_{a}(z)## the angular diameter distance at redshift=##z##.

It is indicated also on this page the relation for angular diameter distance ##\text{d}_a(z)##:

##\text{d}_a(z)\propto \int_{0}^{z}\dfrac{\text{d}z'}{H(z')}\quad\quad(3)##

Actually, I know that ##\text{d}_a(z)## is expressed as a function of cosmological horizon ##\text{d}_{h}(z)## and redshift ##z## like this :

##\text{d}_{a}=\dfrac{\text{d}_{h}(z)}{1+z}\quad\quad(4)##

with ##\text{d}_{h}(z)=c\int_{0}^{z}\dfrac{\text{d}z}{H(z)}\quad\quad(5)##

So from ##eq(5)##, what I can only write is (by considering a little ##\Delta## and a curvature parameter ##\Omega_{k}=0##) :

##c\Delta z=\text{d}_{h}(z)H(z)\quad\quad(6)##

Now, taking the expression of ##\text{d}_{h}(z)## into ##eq(6)## :

##c\Delta z=\text{d}_{a}(z)(1+z)H(z)\quad\quad(7)##

Then :

##c\Delta z=\dfrac{\Delta\chi}{\Delta\theta}(1+z)H(z)\quad\quad(8)##

As you can see in ##eq(8)##, this is not the same form as in ##eq(1)##.

How can I make disappear the factor ##(1+z) /\Delta\theta## in order to have simply for the right member : ##H(z)\Delta \chi## instead of ##\dfrac{\Delta\chi}{\Delta\theta}(1+z)H(z)## into ##eq(8)## ?

##\Delta\chi## represents for me the variation ##\Delta## of radial coordinate, doesn't it ?

Any help is welcome.
 
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  • #2
Can anybody give some help to find the demonstration of (1) :

##c\Delta z = H(z)\Delta \chi\quad\quad(1)## ??
 

1. How is the Hubble constant related to the redshift of galaxies?

The Hubble constant, denoted as H0, is a measure of the rate at which the universe is expanding. It is directly proportional to the redshift of galaxies, which is a measure of how much the light from a galaxy has shifted towards the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum. This means that galaxies with a higher redshift have a larger value of H0, indicating a faster expansion rate of the universe.

2. What is the significance of the Baryon Acoustic Oscillations (BAO) in studying the relationship between redshift, Hubble constant, and radial distance?

BAO refers to the periodic fluctuations in the distribution of baryonic matter (ordinary matter) in the early universe, which have left a signature in the current distribution of galaxies. This signature can be observed in the clustering of galaxies and provides a standard ruler for measuring cosmological distances. By measuring the BAO scale at different redshifts, we can determine the expansion rate of the universe (H0) and the radial distance to different galaxies.

3. How does the redshift of galaxies change with increasing radial distance?

The redshift of galaxies increases with increasing radial distance, following a linear relationship known as Hubble's Law. This means that galaxies that are farther away from us have a higher redshift, indicating that they are moving away from us at a faster rate due to the expansion of the universe.

4. Can the Hubble constant be used to accurately determine the distance to a galaxy?

Yes, the Hubble constant can be used to determine the distance to a galaxy. By measuring the redshift of a galaxy and using the Hubble constant, we can calculate the radial distance to the galaxy. However, this method is only accurate for relatively nearby galaxies. For more distant galaxies, other cosmological parameters and distance indicators need to be considered.

5. How does the relationship between redshift, Hubble constant, and radial distance provide evidence for the Big Bang theory?

The Big Bang theory states that the universe began with a massive explosion and has been expanding ever since. The relationship between redshift, Hubble constant, and radial distance supports this theory by showing that galaxies with a higher redshift (indicating a farther distance) have a larger value of H0, indicating a faster rate of expansion. This supports the idea that the universe is constantly expanding from a single point of origin. Additionally, the BAO measurements at different redshifts provide further evidence for the expansion of the universe over time.

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