Solving Scalar Curvature for Homogenous & Isotropic FLRV Metric

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The discussion focuses on deriving the scalar curvature for homogeneous and isotropic spaces using the Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) metric. The scalar curvature equation is defined as R=6(𝑎̈/𝑎+ (𝑎̇/𝑎)² + 𝑘/𝑎²). Participants emphasize the importance of calculating the Ricci curvature directly from the FLRW metric, which is diagonal and simplifies the computation. References to general relativity textbooks, such as those by Carroll, are suggested for further guidance on this topic.

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  • Understanding of the Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) metric
  • Familiarity with scalar curvature and Ricci curvature concepts
  • Basic knowledge of general relativity (GR) principles
  • Proficiency in differential geometry notation
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Homework Statement



Find the equation of scalar curvature for homogenous and isotropic space with FLRV metric.

Homework Equations



## R=6(\frac{\ddot{a}}{a}+\left( \frac{\dot{a}}{a}\right )^2+\frac{k}{a^2}) ##


The Attempt at a Solution


##G_{AB}=R_{AB}-\frac{1}{2}Rg_{AB}##
 
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That's not really much of an attempt to be honest :p

What did you get when you calculated the Ricci curvature for the FLRW metric? Just plug the metric into the formulas.
 
If I strart from this point:
## B_{\mu\nu}+\lambda g_{\mu\nu}B=0 / \cdot g^{\mu\nu} \\
R(1+4\lambda)=0 ##
what next?
 
WannabeNewton said:
That's not really much of an attempt to be honest :p

What did you get when you calculated the Ricci curvature for the FLRW metric? Just plug the metric into the formulas.

Any help?
 
I can't really understand your notation. Why not just calculate it directly? ##R = g^{\mu\nu}R_{\mu\nu} = g^{\mu\nu}R^{\alpha}{}{}_{\mu\alpha\nu}##. The FLRW metric is diagonal and extremely simply in the usual form so the computation shouldn't be so bad.
 
WannabeNewton said:
I can't really understand your notation. Why not just calculate it directly? ##R = g^{\mu\nu}R_{\mu\nu} = g^{\mu\nu}R^{\alpha}{}{}_{\mu\alpha\nu}##. The FLRW metric is diagonal and extremely simply in the usual form so the computation shouldn't be so bad.

With the FLRW metric actually you should be able to use directly the definition of ##R_{\mu\nu}## and then take out the scalar as here above.
Anyway try and look in any GR book (e.g. Carroll or others). It is done quite everywhere.
 

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