How is the horizon length related to the power law spectrum

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between the horizon length and the power law spectrum of density fluctuations, specifically for a power spectrum density defined as ##P(k) \propto k^n## in a matter-dominated universe. The evolving particle horizon, denoted as ##\chi_H(a)##, is calculated using the integral $$\chi_H = \int_0^t \frac{c \; \mathrm{d}t'}{a(t')}$$. The challenge lies in expressing the scaling of the horizon wavenumber ##\frac{2\pi}{\chi_H}## in terms of the scale factor ##a## and the exponent ##n##. Understanding this relationship is crucial for analyzing cosmological models.

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Homework Statement


For a power spectrum density fluctuations ##P(k) \propto k^n##, I need to find the scaling (with respect to ##a##) of the horizon wavenumber ##\frac{2\pi}{\chi_H}## in a matter dominated universe in terms of ##n##. ##\chi_H(a)## is the evolving particle horizon, in a flat universe.

Homework Equations


$$
\chi_H = \int_0^t \frac{c \; \mathrm{d}t'}{a(t')} \;,
$$

The Attempt at a Solution


I know that the horizon distance is the comoving radius of the particle horizon

$$
\chi_H = \int_0^t \frac{c \; \mathrm{d}t'}{a(t')} \;,
$$

which I can also write as

$$
\chi_H = \int_0^a \frac{\mathrm{d}a'}{a'} \left( \frac{8 \pi G \rho(a') a'^2}{3 c^2} - K \right)^{-1/2}\;,
$$
and that the matter-dominated universe part is expressed in terms of ##\rho(a')##'s scaling with ##a##. But I'm not sure how this relates to the power law spectrum of density fluctuations.

How is the power spectrum related to ##\chi_H##?
 
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Is there a specific way to express the scaling of ##\chi_H## with respect to ##a## and ##n##? Any help is appreciated!
 

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