Cosmic Analogues of Classic Variational Problems

Several classic one-dimensional problems of variational calculus originating in non-relativistic particle mechanics have solutions that are analogues of spatially homogeneous and isotropic universes. They are ruled by an equation which is formally a Friedmann equation for a suitable cosmic fluid. Th...

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Main Author: Valerio Faraoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Universe
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/6/6/71