A A question from a paper on perturbation theory

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The discussion revolves around the derivation of a specific relation involving the first-order perturbation of a scalar field and the space-time metric, as referenced in a paper on perturbation theory. The original poster is unable to locate the equation in the provided reference and seeks assistance from those more experienced in the field. They suggest examining the constraints related to a single scalar field and mention momentum constraints found in another paper. Additionally, they clarify that "H" in the equation likely refers to Hamilton rather than the Hubble parameter. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in understanding perturbation theory and its applications in cosmology.
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I try to read a paper on general relativity and perturbation theory:

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.01398.pdf#page16

My question is about equation (3.16) in section (3.2):

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\delta \phi = -\sqrt{\frac{2}{\epsilon}} \left( \Phi+ \frac{\Phi’}{H} \right)
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Where ##\delta \phi## is the first-order perturbation of a scalar field, ##\Phi## is the first-order perturbation of the space-time metric, and ##H## is the universe’s scale factor. It’s mentioned that this relation is given in reference:

https://arxiv.org/pdf/1002.0600.pdf

But I can't find such a relation in that reference. So I appreciate if someone had more experience in perturbation theory help me find out how this equation can be derived or proved from : https://arxiv.org/pdf/1002.0600.pdf
 
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ok it may help to look at the equation in regards to the constraints to a single scalar field. Now while the second paper doesn't show that equation specifically it does provides the momentum constraints in section B see 33,34,35
further detail can be referenced by the second papers reference "Non-Gaussian features of primordial fluctuations in single field inflationary models" reference 3 of the second paper see section 2.4
https://arxiv.org/pdf/astro-ph/0210603.pdf

hope that helps
edit the H is likely the Hamilton in that equation as opposed to the Hubble parameter.
 
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recombination_(cosmology) Was a matter density right after the decoupling low enough to consider the vacuum as the actual vacuum, and not the medium through which the light propagates with the speed lower than ##({\epsilon_0\mu_0})^{-1/2}##? I'm asking this in context of the calculation of the observable universe radius, where the time integral of the inverse of the scale factor is multiplied by the constant speed of light ##c##.
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