script , ch 3, 3.1 Inflation Flashcards
1
Q
what are planck scales?
A
v
2
Q
time < planck time
A
v
3
Q
whats particle horizon?
A
x
4
Q
calc angular size of particle horizon at recomb?
A
v
=1 degree
5
Q
what does angular size of particle horizon at recomb tell?
A
causally connected regions at cmb
6
Q
what is horizon prob?
A
angular size of particle horizon at cmb, i.e causally connected region = 1.7 degree
obs cmb almost smooth overall. how was temp communicated beyond 2 degree??
7
Q
derive n explain flatness problem
A
x
8
Q
sol of horizon n flatness prob?
A
x
9
Q
stupid fig?
A
c
