A question from a paper on perturbation theory

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The discussion centers on deriving the relationship involving the first-order perturbation of a scalar field (##\delta \phi##) and the first-order perturbation of the space-time metric (##\Phi##) in the context of perturbation theory. Participants reference two key papers: "Non-Gaussian features of primordial fluctuations in single field inflationary models" and a paper from arXiv (1002.0600) that discusses momentum constraints. The Hamiltonian (H) is clarified to refer to the Hamiltonian in the equation rather than the Hubble parameter. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the constraints related to a single scalar field.

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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):

##
\delta \phi = -\sqrt{\frac{2}{\epsilon}} \left( \Phi+ \frac{\Phi’}{H} \right)
##
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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