Value of Hubble Parameter in Decelerating Universe

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The discussion centers on the value of the Hubble parameter during the universe's deceleration phase, noting that there is no solid evidence for a definitive deceleration or acceleration period. The Hubble parameter is more closely related to the universe's age rather than its dynamic properties. Estimates suggest that the Hubble parameter at the end of deceleration could be around twice its current value, approximately 150 km/s/Mpc, though this is subject to significant uncertainty. The transition from deceleration to acceleration is linked to the equation of state of the universe's components, with a critical value of w = -1/3 marking this change. Overall, the Hubble parameter has been decreasing over time as the universe expands.
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zeebo17 said:
During inflation the scale factor behaves as a \propto e^{Ht} and during a radiation dominated era it behaves as a \propto t^{1/2} and then during a matter dominated era behaves as a \propto t^{2/3}.

So then is it correct to say that during inflation: H= \dot{a}/a \propto constant
radiation dominated era: H= \dot{a}/a \propto 1/t
matter dominated era: H= \dot{a}/a \propto 1/t
from simply taking the derivative and dividing by a?

Does the Hubble parameter behave as 1/t during these eras? How would you find how it behaves during an era with mixed conditions, such as the present?

Thanks!
Not easily. Basically you'd have to go back to evaluate the integrals numerically (they can't be solved by hand).
 

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