Friedman Equation

• Equation that governs expansion of the Universe

  • k=–1 (closed), k=1 (open), k=0 (flat)
  • energy density r

• First law of thermodynamics:

• For flat Universe:

  • Matter-dominated Universe
  • Radiation-dominated Universe
  • Vacuum-dominated Universe

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