On the Perturbed Friedmann Equations in Newtonian Gauge

Based on Newtonian mechanics, in this article, we present a heuristic derivation of the Friedmann equations, providing an intuitive foundation for these fundamental relations in cosmology. Additionally, using the first law of thermodynamics and Euler’s equation, we derive a set of equations that, at...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Haro, Jaume de, Elizalde, Emilio, Pan, Supriya
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/382505
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/382505
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Friedmann equations
Cosmological perturbations
Newtonian mechanics
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Sumario:Based on Newtonian mechanics, in this article, we present a heuristic derivation of the Friedmann equations, providing an intuitive foundation for these fundamental relations in cosmology. Additionally, using the first law of thermodynamics and Euler’s equation, we derive a set of equations that, at linear order, coincide with those obtained from the conservation of the stress-energy tensor in general relativity. This approach not only highlights the consistency between Newtonian and relativistic frameworks in certain limits, but also serves as a pedagogical bridge, offering insights into the physical principles underlying the dynamics of the universe.