\documentclass[compose]{exam-n} \begin{document} \begin{question}{30} \comment{by Andrew Davies} The Friedmann equations are written, in a standard notation, \begin{gather*} H^2 = \frac{8\pi G\rho}{3}-\frac{kc^2}{R^2}+\frac{\Lambda}{3},\\ \Diffl {}t (\rho c^2R^3)=-p\Diffl {R^3}t, \end{gather*} Discuss briefly the meaning of each of $H$, $\rho$ , $k$ and $\Lambda$. \partmarks{4} Suppose the Universe consists of a single substance with equation of state $p=w\rho c^2$, where $ w=$constant. Consider the following cases, with $k=\Lambda=0$: \part For $w = 0$, find the relation between $R$ and $\rho$. Hence show that $H=\frac{2}{3t}$. What is the physical interpretation of this case? \partmarks{8} \part In the case $w=-1$ , show that $H = $constant and $R = A \exp(Ht)$, with $A$ constant. \partmarks{4} \part Explain how the case, $w=-1$, $k=\Lambda=0$, $\rho=0$ is equivalent to an empty, flat, Universe with a non-zero $\Lambda$. \partmarks{2} \part Consider a model Universe which contained matter with equation of state with $w = 0$ for $0 < t < t_0$, but which changes to $W=0$ for $t\ge t_0$ without any discontinuity in $H(t)$. Regarding this second stage as driven by a non-zero $\Lambda$ what is the value of $\Lambda$ if $t_0 = \SI{1e24}{\mu s}$? Define the dimensionless deceleration parameter, $q$, and find its value before and after $t_0$. \shout{Shout it loud: I'm a geek and I'm proud} \partmarks{8} Note: that's \[ t_0=\SI{1e24}{\mu s}\qquad\text{with a letter mu: $\mu$}. \] \part To what extent does this idealized model resemble the currently accepted picture of the development of our Universe? \partmarks{4} \end{question} \end{document}