Density Parameter for radiation dominated universe

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The discussion revolves around deriving the density parameter for a radiation-dominated universe, focusing on the relevant equations and relationships involved in cosmology, particularly the Friedmann equation and the critical density.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks guidance on expressing the density parameter of a radiation-dominated universe, referencing the Friedmann equation and the relationship between density and scale factor.
  • Another participant critiques the initial post for lacking clarity, noting the absence of an equals sign in the Friedmann equation and the need for definitions of variables.
  • A later reply acknowledges the need for correction in the Friedmann equation, indicating that the left-hand side should include (dR/dT)^2, and reiterates the goal of finding the density parameter.
  • One participant claims to have figured out that the deceleration parameter during the radiation-dominated epoch corresponds to the ratio of density at that time to the critical density.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the initial formulation of the problem, with some participants expressing confusion over the definitions and clarity of the equations presented. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific expression for the density parameter.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully defined all variables involved, and there are unresolved aspects regarding the formulation of the Friedmann equation and the critical density.

ibysaiyan
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Greetings everyone ,
Can anyone point me into the right direction on how to come out with a value/ expression for the density parameter of a radiation dominated universe.

Things that I know of/ can recall are:

Friedmann equation :
8/3 \pi G ρ R^2 -kc^2

Also when radiation dominates matter then we get ρ = 1/R^4 ( I think)

Density parameter :
So what am I missing to give me the density parameter ? \Omega_{m} = \rho / \rho_{critical}
where
\rho_{critical}= (3H^2 q / 4Pi G)
Any sort of help is appreciated.

-ibysaiyan
 
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Your post doesn't make much sense. Your Friedmann 'equation' is not an equation, since you do not have an equals sign. You don't define R, or any of your other variables. But it's not really clear what you want to find -- an expression for \Omega_R in terms of what?
 
cristo said:
Your post doesn't make much sense. Your Friedmann 'equation' is not an equation, since you do not have an equals sign. You don't define R, or any of your other variables. But it's not really clear what you want to find -- an expression for \Omega_R in terms of what?

I am sorry about that , the LHS should have (dR/dT)^2 for this to become the Friedmann equation anyways.. what I want is the density parameter of a radiation dominated universe.
I.e density at that state / critical density.
 
Oh i have figured it out that the deceleration parameter at the radiation dominated epoch is equivalent to the ratio of density at that time / critical density ( Omega) .
 

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