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On the perturbed Friedmann equations in Newtonian Gauge

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2024-12-31 v3 Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics Mathematical Physics math.MP

Abstract

Based on the 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.

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@article{arxiv.2412.15139,
  title  = {On the perturbed Friedmann equations in Newtonian Gauge},
  author = {Jaume de Haro and Emilio Elizalde and Supriya Pan},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2412.15139},
  year   = {2024}
}

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updated version; ~11 pages including references; comments are welcome