What Does Comoving Time Rate of Change Mean?

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The term "Comoving time rate of change" refers to a concept in cosmology related to the measurement of time in a universe that is expanding. It is closely associated with relativistic time dilation, which describes how time can pass at different rates depending on the relative velocity of observers. The discussion highlights a potential typo in the term, suggesting it should be "Comoving time rate of change." Understanding this concept is crucial for those studying the dynamics of the universe and the effects of relativity.

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Hei
Does anyone know what this means?
"Comoving time rate og change" ?

mvh Gøran
 
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gran_johansen said:
Hei
Does anyone know what this means?
"Comoving time rate og change" ?

mvh Gøran
Not me, dude. Sorry, but I've never heard of it. The closest that I can think of is that it's a reference to relativistic time dilation.
 
Should that be "Comoving time rate of change"?

I'm just asking as the same typo occurred twice.
 

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