What is Spherically Symmetric Radiation-Filled Universe?

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In summary, the conversation is about a metric in spherical polar coordinates that gives an Einstein tensor in the comoving frame field. The Weyl curvature is zero, indicating conformal flatness. Although it is not a vacuum, the trace is zero. The question is whether this is a spherically symmetric radiation filled universe with a point source. However, it is clarified that the EMT is not a physical entity and that all radiation metrics use a null coordinate.
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This metric ##ds^2=\frac{K}{r}\left(-dt^2+dr^2+r^2d\phi^2+r^2\sin(\theta)^2d\theta^2 \right)## (obviously in a spherical polar chart) gives an Einstein tensor (in the comoving frame field)

##\kappa T_{00}=\frac{3\,K}{4\,r},\ \kappa T_{11}=-\frac{5\,K}{4\,r}, \ \kappa T_{22}=\frac{K}{4\,r}, \ \kappa T_{33}=\frac{K}{4\,r}##

The Weyl curvature is zero ( conformal flatness ).

This is not a vacuum but the trace ##{T^\mu}_\mu## is zero. Is this a spherically symmetric radiation filled universe with some extra something happening in the ##r##-direction ?

Presumably for this to exist there must be a point source ?

Any clarifications, please ?
 
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Since posting this I've had time to do some reading and I have mistaken the EMT for something it is not.All the radiation metrics use a null coordinate.

This EMT is not anything physical. Whoops.
 

What is a spherically symmetric radiation-filled universe?

A spherically symmetric radiation-filled universe is a theoretical model used in astrophysics to describe the distribution of matter and energy in the universe. It assumes that the universe is isotropic, meaning that it looks the same in all directions, and homogeneous, meaning that it has the same properties at every point in space.

What does it mean for a universe to be spherically symmetric?

A spherically symmetric universe is one in which the matter and energy are evenly distributed in all directions, creating a spherical shape. This means that no matter where an observer is located within the universe, they will see the same structure and properties.

What role does radiation play in a spherically symmetric universe?

Radiation is a form of energy that is emitted in the form of electromagnetic waves or particles. In a spherically symmetric radiation-filled universe, radiation plays a significant role in determining the overall energy density and expansion of the universe.

How does a spherically symmetric radiation-filled universe differ from other universe models?

A spherically symmetric radiation-filled universe differs from other models, such as the flat or open universe models, in terms of its assumptions about the distribution of matter and energy. It also differs in its predicted expansion rate and overall shape of the universe.

What evidence supports the existence of a spherically symmetric radiation-filled universe?

Observations of the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is a remnant of the early universe, provide strong evidence for the isotropic and homogeneous nature of the universe. Additionally, the observed large-scale structure of the universe is consistent with a spherically symmetric model.

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