A history of the universe using the new Planck numbers

In summary: The table shows the expansion of the universe from the past to the present, and then into the future. It contains data such as the present age of the universe (13.834 billion years), as well as the time and distance in billion years and billion light years, respectively. The widest point in the lightcone occurs around 4 billion years, and the inflection point in the scalefactor curve occurs around 7.7 billion years. The eventual growth rate of the universe is 1/176 percent per million years, which is reflected in the Cosmic Event Horizon distance and the Hubble time. The table also makes visible the cosmological constant Lambda. Overall, this is a sample history that allows for a comparison of the present Planck
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Here's a sample history from fairly far back in the past, going up to the present (S = 1) in 20 expansion ratio steps, and then in another 20 expansion steps, going out a good stretch into the future, when distances will be 25 times what they are today.

I could have asked for a wider expanse of time and a greater overall expansion to be covered, but this seemed ample for test-driving the new Planck parameters.[tex]{\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline Y_{now} (Gy) & Y_{inf} (Gy) & S_{eq} & H_{0} & \Omega_\Lambda & \Omega_m\\ \hline14.56&17.6&3400&67.17&0.684&0.316\\ \hline\end{array}}[/tex] [tex]{\begin{array}{|r|r|r|r|r|r|r|} \hline S=z+1&a=1/S&T (Gy)&T_{Hub}(Gy)&D (Gly)&D_{then}(Gly)&D_{hor}(Gly)&D_{par}(Gly)\\ \hline45.000&0.022&0.056&0.085&39.362&0.875&1.247&0.153\\ \hline37.201&0.027&0.075&0.114&38.595&1.037&1.488&0.206\\ \hline30.753&0.033&0.100&0.151&37.750&1.228&1.772&0.277\\ \hline25.423&0.039&0.133&0.201&36.821&1.448&2.107&0.372\\ \hline21.017&0.048&0.178&0.268&35.798&1.703&2.500&0.498\\ \hline17.374&0.058&0.237&0.357&34.672&1.996&2.959&0.667\\ \hline14.363&0.070&0.316&0.475&33.434&2.328&3.494&0.893\\ \hline11.874&0.084&0.420&0.632&32.071&2.701&4.111&1.196\\ \hline9.816&0.102&0.559&0.841&30.573&3.115&4.821&1.599\\ \hline8.115&0.123&0.745&1.118&28.926&3.565&5.628&2.137\\ \hline6.708&0.149&0.991&1.485&27.115&4.042&6.538&2.855\\ \hline5.546&0.180&1.317&1.971&25.129&4.531&7.551&3.812\\ \hline4.584&0.218&1.751&2.610&22.951&5.006&8.659&5.086\\ \hline3.790&0.264&2.323&3.443&20.571&5.428&9.846&6.780\\ \hline3.133&0.319&3.076&4.516&17.982&5.740&11.084&9.028\\ \hline2.590&0.386&4.060&5.861&15.189&5.865&12.330&11.999\\ \hline2.141&0.467&5.325&7.485&12.215&5.705&13.526&15.903\\ \hline1.770&0.565&6.923&9.331&9.111&5.148&14.608&20.991\\ \hline1.463&0.683&8.883&11.256&5.963&4.075&15.518&27.544\\ \hline1.210&0.827&11.200&13.059&2.882&2.382&16.225&35.865\\ \hline1.000&1.000&13.834&14.560&0.000&0.000&16.730&46.281\\ \hline0.851&1.175&16.259&15.529&-2.253&-2.646&17.023&56.991\\ \hline0.725&1.380&18.819&16.232&-4.264&-5.883&17.220&69.718\\ \hline0.617&1.621&21.473&16.718&-6.040&-9.789&17.348&84.771\\ \hline0.525&1.904&24.191&17.040&-7.589&-14.446&17.429&102.522\\ \hline0.447&2.236&26.951&17.248&-8.928&-19.964&17.478&123.419\\ \hline0.381&2.627&29.739&17.380&-10.079&-26.473&17.507&147.994\\ \hline0.324&3.085&32.543&17.463&-11.065&-34.139&17.521&176.879\\ \hline0.276&3.624&35.358&17.515&-11.908&-43.154&17.526&210.819\\ \hline0.235&4.257&38.180&17.548&-12.627&-53.751&17.548&250.694\\ \hline0.200&5.000&41.006&17.568&-13.241&-66.203&17.568&297.535\\ \hline0.170&5.873&43.834&17.580&-13.763&-80.832&17.580&352.560\\ \hline0.145&6.899&46.664&17.588&-14.208&-98.017&17.588&417.194\\ \hline0.123&8.103&49.495&17.592&-14.587&-118.205&17.592&493.115\\ \hline0.105&9.518&52.327&17.595&-14.910&-141.917&17.595&582.294\\ \hline0.089&11.180&55.159&17.597&-15.185&-169.772&17.597&687.047\\ \hline0.076&13.133&57.991&17.598&-15.419&-202.490&17.598&810.091\\ \hline0.065&15.426&60.823&17.599&-15.618&-240.921&17.599&954.621\\ \hline0.055&18.119&63.656&17.599&-15.788&-286.064&17.599&1124.389\\ \hline0.047&21.283&66.488&17.600&-15.932&-339.089&17.600&1323.801\\ \hline0.040&25.000&69.321&17.600&-16.055&-401.373&17.600&1558.036\\ \hline\end{array}}[/tex]Time now (at S=1) or present age in billion years:13.834
'T' in billion years (Gy) and 'D' in billion light years (Gly)

There are lots of things to recognize in the new history table. The widest point in the teardrop shaped lightcone comes around year 4 billion in the S=2.59 row. A source that emitted light then which we are receiving now would have been receding at the speed of light. Before that objects we see today were receding faster than c and you can calculate the multiple simply by dividing Dthen/THub
I understand the inflection point in the scalefactor curve comes around year 7.7 billion---that's been determined separately (it does not jump out at you from the table.) I haven't included enough rows in this table to capture it. The moment of inflection in distance growth comes between two of my rows.

The eventual growth rate of 1/176 percent per million years is already in effect by the end of the table. You can see its reciprocal clearly in the Cosmic Event Horizon distance DHor by that time, and in the convergence the Hubble time to the corresponding eventual constant value. The square of that growth rate is an alias for the cosmological constant Lambda, so the table makes Lambda visible.

Those are just some of the things recognizable in this sample history.
 
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A comparison of the present Planck with the present WMAP maximum likelihood data as expansion curves, as per TabCosmo7 tables.

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Expansion curve differences only really noticeable in future, although the inflection point for zero acceleration (deceleration-acceleration crossover) shifts from 7.4 Gy to 7.7 Gy, as calculated from second Friedmann equation.
 

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FAQ: A history of the universe using the new Planck numbers

What are the new Planck numbers and how are they different from the previous ones?

The Planck numbers used in the history of the universe refer to the Planck length, time, mass, temperature, and charge. These numbers were first proposed by physicist Max Planck and represent the smallest possible units of measurement. The new Planck numbers, also known as the Planck 2019 values, were determined by the Planck satellite in 2019 and are more precise than the previous ones.

How do the new Planck numbers affect our understanding of the history of the universe?

The new Planck numbers have helped refine our understanding of the history of the universe by providing more accurate measurements of important quantities such as the age of the universe, the expansion rate, and the density of matter and energy in the universe. These values are crucial in determining the evolution and fate of the universe.

Can you provide a simplified explanation of the history of the universe using the new Planck numbers?

The history of the universe using the new Planck numbers can be summarized as follows: The universe began with the Big Bang about 13.8 billion years ago, and has been expanding and cooling ever since. The first atoms formed about 380,000 years after the Big Bang, and eventually stars and galaxies began to form. The expansion of the universe is currently accelerating due to the presence of dark energy, and the universe is expected to continue expanding indefinitely.

How do the new Planck numbers relate to other theories and models of the universe?

The new Planck numbers are consistent with other theories and models of the universe, such as the inflationary model and the Lambda-CDM model. These values help to further refine and improve these theories, providing a more complete understanding of the universe and its evolution.

Are there any implications or applications of the new Planck numbers in other fields of science?

Yes, the new Planck numbers have implications in various fields of science, including cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics. They can help to test and improve theories and models, and provide a more precise framework for future research and discoveries. Additionally, these numbers can also be used in engineering and technology, such as in the design of space probes and telescopes.

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