Deriving cosmic expansion from Einstein:
The slide shows how Einstein's field equations
R_μν − ½ g_μν R = 8π G_N T_μν + Λ g_μν,
for a perfect fluid
T_μν = −p g_μν + (p + ρ) u_μ u_ν,
yield the Friedmann-Lemaître equation
H² ≡ (Ṙ/R)² = 8π G_N ρ/3 − k/R² + Λ/3.
Here H(t) is the Hubble parameter and Λ the cosmological constant.
The equation powers models of universe evolution, helps estimate its age and density from observations, and underpins studies of dark energy with telescopes like Hubble and JWST.
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