Relationship betwen ##Ω_k## and ##k##

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between the Hubble parameter, density, gravitational constant, and the curvature of the universe. It is determined that if the curvature, represented by k, is negative, then the universe must be hyperbolic and the value of Omega_k must be positive. This is confirmed by a cosmology calculator which shows that Omega_k is equal to 1 minus the sum of Omega_m and Omega_Lambda. It is noted that a mistake was made in the conversation.
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##H^2(t)-8ρπG/3=-k/a^2(t)## (Lets suppose a(t)=1) then
##H^2(t)-8ρπG/3=-k## In equations ##k## can be -1,0,1.
Then If ##k<0## then ##-k>0## then
##H^2(t)-8ρπG/3>0 ##→Hyperbolic Universe. This means ##Ω_k>0## I mean If ##k## negative ##Ω_k## must be positive isn't it ? I am confused here.
In cosmology calculator says ##Ω_k=1-Ω_m-Ω_Λ##

(Its look like hyperbolic universe I am trying to understand)

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Yes, ##\Omega_k## has a sign opposite to ##k##. Specifically, ##\Omega_k = -k/H_0^2## (note: this assumes the we're using the convention where ##a(now) = 1##. For the convention where ##k = {-1, 0, 1}##, ##\Omega_k = -k/H_0^2a^2(now)##).
 
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Related to Relationship betwen ##Ω_k## and ##k##

1. What is the relationship between ##Ω_k## and ##k##?

The relationship between ##Ω_k## and ##k## is described by the Friedmann equations, which are fundamental equations in cosmology that describe the evolution of the universe. Specifically, ##Ω_k## is a dimensionless parameter that represents the curvature of the universe, while ##k## is the curvature constant. The value of ##Ω_k## is directly related to the value of ##k## through the equation ##Ω_k = -kc^2/(a_0 H_0)^2##, where ##c## is the speed of light, ##a_0## is the scale factor of the universe at present, and ##H_0## is the Hubble constant.

2. How does the value of ##k## affect the value of ##Ω_k##?

The value of ##k## directly affects the value of ##Ω_k##, as described by the equation ##Ω_k = -kc^2/(a_0 H_0)^2##. A positive value of ##k## (indicating positive curvature) will result in a positive value of ##Ω_k##, while a negative value of ##k## (indicating negative curvature) will result in a negative value of ##Ω_k##. A value of ##k = 0## (indicating a flat universe) will result in ##Ω_k = 0##.

3. What does a positive or negative value of ##Ω_k## indicate?

A positive value of ##Ω_k## indicates that the universe has a positive curvature, meaning that it is closed and will eventually collapse back on itself. A negative value of ##Ω_k## indicates that the universe has a negative curvature, meaning that it is open and will continue to expand forever. A value of ##Ω_k = 0## indicates that the universe has a flat curvature, meaning that it is neither open nor closed and will continue to expand at a constant rate.

4. How is the relationship between ##Ω_k## and ##k## related to the fate of the universe?

The relationship between ##Ω_k## and ##k## is closely tied to the fate of the universe. A positive value of ##k## (and therefore a positive value of ##Ω_k##) indicates a closed universe, which will eventually collapse in a "Big Crunch" scenario. A negative value of ##k## (and therefore a negative value of ##Ω_k##) indicates an open universe, which will continue to expand forever. A value of ##k = 0## (and therefore ##Ω_k = 0##) indicates a flat universe, which will continue to expand at a constant rate.

5. How does the value of ##Ω_k## affect the overall geometry of the universe?

The value of ##Ω_k## has a direct impact on the geometry of the universe. A positive value of ##Ω_k## (indicating positive curvature) results in a closed universe with a spherical geometry. A negative value of ##Ω_k## (indicating negative curvature) results in an open universe with a hyperbolic geometry. A value of ##Ω_k = 0## (indicating a flat universe) results in a flat geometry for the universe. This overall geometry of the universe has important implications for its evolution and fate.

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