What Does 'Quake Confinement' Mean in Astrophysics?

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"Quake Confinement" refers to a phenomenon occurring at approximately t=10^-7 seconds during the early stages of the Big Bang cosmology, particularly at the end of the inflationary period. The term is often discussed in the context of observational data that can constrain or rule out certain theories in astrophysics. It is crucial for students to reference specific literature suggested by their professors to prepare adequately for examinations. Observational science is emphasized as a critical component in validating theoretical frameworks in astrophysics.

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What is "Quake Confinement"

Hey everyone, I'm doing an exam review that's telling me to know what "Quake Confinement" means... and other than it occurring at t=10^-7 seconds... I can't find any more info.

Any ideas or links?
 
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If you Google on the term, you'll get a very general overview of early-time BB cosmology indicating that the "process" might have been a feature of the end of the inflationary period. If you have a prof that is suggesting that you review literature relevant to "quake confinement", it would behoove you to find out what references he or she is using, and toe the line in the exam.

It is quite common to hear that "XYZ" observations "prove" "abc" features of theories, when in fact this is not true. Observations can constrain or rule out theories, but if the observations do not bear upon the fundamentals underlying the theories, they can easily be brushed aside and do not prove any features of them in the best case. The best science (IMO) is observational and experimental. Theoretical concerns should always be subservient to the results of hands-on scientists.
 


See http://www.astro.utoronto.ca/~hyee/AST121/cmb.pdf for a credible discussion,
 
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