Radiation Question: Estimating Ωm & Time to t2×

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The discussion revolves around estimating the matter density parameter Ωm and the time until a future point t2× in the context of cosmology. The original poster presents a scenario where the universe's energy balance is dominated by dark energy (Λ), and they seek to understand the implications of this on the density parameters as the universe expands.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between the density parameters Ωm and ΩΛ over time, particularly how to express the ratio of these parameters in terms of their present values and the scale factor a(t). There is also mention of integrating the Friedmann equation to estimate time until t2×.

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Some participants have provided insights into expressing the density parameters in relation to the scale factor, and there is acknowledgment of the equations that arise from the flatness constraint. However, the original poster seeks further clarification and details on the approaches discussed.

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The problem involves assumptions about the negligible contribution of radiation and the flatness condition of the universe. The participants are navigating through these assumptions while exploring the implications for the density parameters at a future time.

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Hey guys, can someone please help with this question.

We now live in a time when the energy balance of the universe is dominated
by Λ. A long time from now, at t2× the universe will have doubled
in size, i.e.: a(t2×) = 2. At present, radiation is negligible: Ωr,0 ~ 0,
and will remain so, while Ωm,0 = 0.3 and ΩΛ,0 = 0.7 now. Note that
since ΩΛ,0 + m,0 = 1 now, their sum will remain the same.
a) Estimate the value of Ωm at t2×. Consider how the ratio Ωm/ΩΛ
changes with time, and use the flatness constraint mentioned above.
b) Estimate the time from now until t2×.
c) What will the Hubble distance be at t2×?
 
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Can you express

\frac{\Omega_m \left( t \right)}{\Omega_\Lambda \left( t \right)}

in terms of

\frac{\Omega_{m,0}}{\Omega_{\Lambda,0}}

and a \left( t \right)?
 
Yeah it can be expressed like that
 
bolahab said:
Yeah it can be expressed like that

This with a \left( t \right) = 2 and \Omega_\Lambda \left( t \right) + \Omega_m \left( t \right) = 1 give two equations with two unknowns.

For part b), integrate the Friedmann equation.
 
Thnx George that really helped, but can you please give more details ?
 

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