Coincidence of FLWR & CBR Homogeneity: Earth @ 0.0013c?

In summary, the article states that the Earth is moving at a speed of 390 kilometers per second with respect to the Cosmic Background Radiation (CBR) and discusses the coincidence of CBR homogeneity and FLRW metric coordinate space. The FLRW metric is constructed to reflect the homogeneity and isotropy of the universe, and the CBR is observed to be isotropic in CMBR coordinates. However, it is unclear whether the CBR is the cause or source of the homogeneity and isotropy of the universe. The article also mentions Lemaitre, who predicted the Hubble expansion and is often credited for the FLRW metric.
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Does FLWR metric coordinate and CBR homogeneous coordinate where the Earth has proper speed of 0.0013 c coincide ? If so why ?
The Earth is moving with respect to the CBR at a speed of 390 kilometers per second, I read in the article https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-fast-is-the-earth-mov/. Does FLWR metric coordinate space coincides with integrated local FRs where CBR is homogeneous, and the Earth is moving with 390 km/sec = 0.0013 c on it ? If so does the coincidence of CBR homogeneity and FLWR metric space have any reason or just by chance ?
 
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Does FLWR metric coordinate space coincides with integrated local FRs where CBR is homogeneous, and the Earth is moving with 390 km/sec = 0.0013 c on it ?

If you are asking if an observer at rest at any spatial position in standard FRW coordinates would see the CMBR as isotropic (the same in all directions), the answer is yes.

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If so does the coincidence of CBR homogeneity and FLWR metric space have any reason or just by chance ?

It's because the standard FRW coordinate chart is explicitly constructed so that the homogeneity and isotropy of the spacetime is directly reflected in the metric.
 
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Homogeneity and isotropy of spacetime is basic idea of FRW coordinate chart.
Homogeneity and isotropy of CMBR is observed not on the Earth but at rest in a coordinate, say CMBR coordinate. One comes from idea and the other comes from observation. Maybe we should be careful to say which could come from the other. I do not think CMBR is only one phenomena to show homogeneity and isotropy of the universe, so it cannot be a cause or source of the homogeneity and isotropy.
 
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Thanks.
 
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Please, don't forget once more Lemaitre. He's in fact the one who predicted what's usually called Hubble expansion, and only because he published in a not so well-known French-speaking journal, he should not be forgotten. So it's FLRW metric!
 
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1. What is the significance of the coincidence of FLWR and CBR homogeneity?

The coincidence of FLWR and CBR homogeneity refers to the observation that the distribution of matter and radiation in the universe is remarkably uniform on large scales. This suggests that the universe underwent a period of rapid expansion, known as inflation, in its early stages.

2. How was the homogeneity of FLWR and CBR discovered?

The homogeneity of FLWR and CBR was first observed through measurements of the cosmic microwave background radiation (CBR) in the 1960s. Later, in the 1990s, the homogeneity of the large-scale structure of the universe was confirmed through surveys of galaxies and galaxy clusters.

3. What is the significance of Earth's velocity being 0.0013c in this coincidence?

The fact that Earth's velocity is 0.0013c (or 0.13% of the speed of light) is not directly related to the coincidence of FLWR and CBR homogeneity. However, this velocity is important in understanding the overall structure and dynamics of the universe.

4. How does the coincidence of FLWR and CBR homogeneity support the Big Bang theory?

The coincidence of FLWR and CBR homogeneity is consistent with the predictions of the Big Bang theory, which states that the universe began as a hot, dense, and uniform state and has been expanding and cooling ever since. The uniformity of matter and radiation on large scales is a key piece of evidence for the Big Bang model.

5. What are the implications of the coincidence of FLWR and CBR homogeneity for our understanding of the universe?

The coincidence of FLWR and CBR homogeneity has significant implications for our understanding of the universe. It supports the idea that the universe underwent a period of rapid expansion in its early stages and provides evidence for the Big Bang theory. It also helps to constrain models of the universe and provides insights into the fundamental laws of physics that govern its behavior.

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