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=== Problem 1. ===
 
=== Problem 1. ===
 
Most cosmological models are based on the assumption that the Universe is spatially homogeneous and isotropic. Give examples to show that the two properties do not automatically follow one from the other.
 
Most cosmological models are based on the assumption that the Universe is spatially homogeneous and isotropic. Give examples to show that the two properties do not automatically follow one from the other.
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     <p style="text-align: left;">A system with constant magnetic field is homogeneous but not isotropic, because the direction along the field and perpendicular to it are not equivalent. On the contrary, a spherically symmetric distribution of electric charges is by construction isotropic, but not, in general, homogeneous.</p>
 
     <p style="text-align: left;">A system with constant magnetic field is homogeneous but not isotropic, because the direction along the field and perpendicular to it are not equivalent. On the contrary, a spherically symmetric distribution of electric charges is by construction isotropic, but not, in general, homogeneous.</p>
 
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=== Problem 2. ===
 
=== Problem 2. ===
 
Show that if some spatial distribution is everywhere isotropic then it is also homogeneous. Is the opposite true?.
 
Show that if some spatial distribution is everywhere isotropic then it is also homogeneous. Is the opposite true?.
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     <p style="text-align: left;">Due to isotropy the distribution must coincide in any two points, because they can be transformed to each other by rotation by $180^\circ$ around the middle of the interval connecting them. The opposite is not true.[[#equ1 | see problem]].</p>
 
     <p style="text-align: left;">Due to isotropy the distribution must coincide in any two points, because they can be transformed to each other by rotation by $180^\circ$ around the middle of the interval connecting them. The opposite is not true.[[#equ1 | see problem]].</p>
 
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=== Problem 3. ===
 
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What three-dimensional geometrical objects are both homogeneous and isotropic?
 
What three-dimensional geometrical objects are both homogeneous and isotropic?
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     <p style="text-align: left;">There are three cases: three-dimensional plane (zero curvature), sphere (positive curvature) and hyperboloid (negative curvature).</p>
 
     <p style="text-align: left;">There are three cases: three-dimensional plane (zero curvature), sphere (positive curvature) and hyperboloid (negative curvature).</p>
 
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=== Problem 4. ===
 
=== Problem 4. ===
 
Why the notion of ''Big Bang'' regarding the early evolution of the Universe should not be treated too literally?
 
Why the notion of ''Big Bang'' regarding the early evolution of the Universe should not be treated too literally?
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     <p style="text-align: left;">The main qualitative difference from the usual explosion lies in the fact that the explosive charge is usually surrounded by atmospheric air. The expansion is then caused by the difference between the huge pressure of the gaseous products of the explosion and comparatively small pressure of the surrounding air. But when considering the expanding Universe, one assumes that the pressure (according to the cosmological principle) is uniformly distributed too. Therefore there are neither pressure gradients nor forces that could cause or even affect the expansion. The expansion of the Universe itself is the result of initial velocity distribution.</p>
 
     <p style="text-align: left;">The main qualitative difference from the usual explosion lies in the fact that the explosive charge is usually surrounded by atmospheric air. The expansion is then caused by the difference between the huge pressure of the gaseous products of the explosion and comparatively small pressure of the surrounding air. But when considering the expanding Universe, one assumes that the pressure (according to the cosmological principle) is uniformly distributed too. Therefore there are neither pressure gradients nor forces that could cause or even affect the expansion. The expansion of the Universe itself is the result of initial velocity distribution.</p>
 
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Show that the Hubble's law is invariant with respect to Galilean transformations.
 
Show that the Hubble's law is invariant with respect to Galilean transformations.
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Therefore the distribution law for velocities in the new frame has the same form with the same value of Hubble's parameter as in the original one.</p>
 
Therefore the distribution law for velocities in the new frame has the same form with the same value of Hubble's parameter as in the original one.</p>
 
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=== Problem 6. ===
 
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Show that the Hubble's law represents the only form of expansion compatible with homogeneity and isotropy of the Universe.
 
Show that the Hubble's law represents the only form of expansion compatible with homogeneity and isotropy of the Universe.
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Show that if expansion of the Universe obeys the Hubble's law then the initial homogeneity is conserved for all its subsequent evolution.
 
Show that if expansion of the Universe obeys the Hubble's law then the initial homogeneity is conserved for all its subsequent evolution.
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Therefore, if the distribution $\rho$ was coordinate independent in some reference frame, then the expansion law $\vec v = H\vec r$ preserves the homogeneity of $\rho$ in all subsequent moments of time. Thus the initial homogeneity is conserved forever.</p>
 
Therefore, if the distribution $\rho$ was coordinate independent in some reference frame, then the expansion law $\vec v = H\vec r$ preserves the homogeneity of $\rho$ in all subsequent moments of time. Thus the initial homogeneity is conserved forever.</p>
 
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=== Problem 8. ===
 
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In the 1940-ties Bondi, Gold and Hoyle proposed a stationary model of the Universe basing on the generalized cosmological principle, according to which there is no privileged position either in space or in time. The model describes a Universe, in which all global properties and characteristics (density, Hubble parameter and others) remain constant in time. Estimate the rate of matter creation in this model.
 
In the 1940-ties Bondi, Gold and Hoyle proposed a stationary model of the Universe basing on the generalized cosmological principle, according to which there is no privileged position either in space or in time. The model describes a Universe, in which all global properties and characteristics (density, Hubble parameter and others) remain constant in time. Estimate the rate of matter creation in this model.
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Paul Dirac was one of active supporters of cosmological models with matter creation. In regard to his and Hoyle's models he wrote the following: "... Hoyle assumed that the Universe is in a homogeneous and isotropic state, and continuous creation of matter is aimed to supply the substance which leaves the observable zone due to the expansion. The Hoyle's theory sets the quantity $G$ constant, while in mine $G$ changes with time, and it makes the main distinction from the Hoyle's theory. I propose a theory where continuous creation of matter is combined with variable $G$. Both assumptions result from the large numbers' hypothesis".</p>
 
Paul Dirac was one of active supporters of cosmological models with matter creation. In regard to his and Hoyle's models he wrote the following: "... Hoyle assumed that the Universe is in a homogeneous and isotropic state, and continuous creation of matter is aimed to supply the substance which leaves the observable zone due to the expansion. The Hoyle's theory sets the quantity $G$ constant, while in mine $G$ changes with time, and it makes the main distinction from the Hoyle's theory. I propose a theory where continuous creation of matter is combined with variable $G$. Both assumptions result from the large numbers' hypothesis".</p>
 
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=== Problem 9. ===
 
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Galaxies typically have peculiar (individual) velocities of the order of $V_p \approx 100~\mbox{km/s}.$ Estimate how distant a galaxy should be for its peculiar velocity to be negligible compared to the velocity of Hubble flow $V_H=H_{0}R$.
 
Galaxies typically have peculiar (individual) velocities of the order of $V_p \approx 100~\mbox{km/s}.$ Estimate how distant a galaxy should be for its peculiar velocity to be negligible compared to the velocity of Hubble flow $V_H=H_{0}R$.
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     <p style="text-align: left;">From the condition $\frac{V_p}{V_H} \ll 1$ one gets $R \gg \frac{V_p}{H_0} \approx 1.5~\mbox{Mpc}$.</p>
 
     <p style="text-align: left;">From the condition $\frac{V_p}{V_H} \ll 1$ one gets $R \gg \frac{V_p}{H_0} \approx 1.5~\mbox{Mpc}$.</p>
 
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Estimate the age of the Universe basing on the observed value of the Hubble's constant (the Hubble time $t_H$).
 
Estimate the age of the Universe basing on the observed value of the Hubble's constant (the Hubble time $t_H$).
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     <p style="text-align: left;">We assume that the Universe expanded in the past with constant velocity equal to its modern value. Then the physical distance between any two cosmological objects equals to $R = V_Ht_H = H_0Rt_H,$ and $t_H = H_0^{-1} \approx 4 \cdot 10^{17} ~\mbox{ s} \approx 14\cdot10^9~\mbox{years.}$</p>
 
     <p style="text-align: left;">We assume that the Universe expanded in the past with constant velocity equal to its modern value. Then the physical distance between any two cosmological objects equals to $R = V_Ht_H = H_0Rt_H,$ and $t_H = H_0^{-1} \approx 4 \cdot 10^{17} ~\mbox{ s} \approx 14\cdot10^9~\mbox{years.}$</p>
 
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Show that the model of the expanding Universe allows one to eliminate the Olbers' paradox.
 
Show that the model of the expanding Universe allows one to eliminate the Olbers' paradox.
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The solution of the Olbers' paradox is thus possible due to the fact that an observer registers radiation from the stars inside of the Hubble's sphere only, rather than from the infinite Universe.</p>
 
The solution of the Olbers' paradox is thus possible due to the fact that an observer registers radiation from the stars inside of the Hubble's sphere only, rather than from the infinite Universe.</p>
 
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Revision as of 21:36, 23 July 2012


Homogeneous and isotropic Universe, Hubble’s law

Problem 1.

Most cosmological models are based on the assumption that the Universe is spatially homogeneous and isotropic. Give examples to show that the two properties do not automatically follow one from the other.


Problem 2.

Show that if some spatial distribution is everywhere isotropic then it is also homogeneous. Is the opposite true?.


Problem 3.

What three-dimensional geometrical objects are both homogeneous and isotropic?


Problem 4.

Why the notion of Big Bang regarding the early evolution of the Universe should not be treated too literally?


Problem 5.

Show that the Hubble's law is invariant with respect to Galilean transformations.


Problem 6.

Show that the Hubble's law represents the only form of expansion compatible with homogeneity and isotropy of the Universe.


Problem 7.

Show that if expansion of the Universe obeys the Hubble's law then the initial homogeneity is conserved for all its subsequent evolution.


Problem 8.

In the 1940-ties Bondi, Gold and Hoyle proposed a stationary model of the Universe basing on the generalized cosmological principle, according to which there is no privileged position either in space or in time. The model describes a Universe, in which all global properties and characteristics (density, Hubble parameter and others) remain constant in time. Estimate the rate of matter creation in this model.


Problem 9.

Galaxies typically have peculiar (individual) velocities of the order of $V_p \approx 100~\mbox{km/s}.$ Estimate how distant a galaxy should be for its peculiar velocity to be negligible compared to the velocity of Hubble flow $V_H=H_{0}R$.


Problem 10.

Estimate the age of the Universe basing on the observed value of the Hubble's constant (the Hubble time $t_H$).


Problem 11.

Show that the model of the expanding Universe allows one to eliminate the Olbers' paradox.