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Influence of expansion on hierarchical structure
1Department of Physics and Astronomy, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 76129, USA.
Summary
This study models gravitational instability in an Einstein-de Sitter universe, finding hierarchical clustering and bifractal geometry. The model accurately estimates the timing of galaxy formation.
Area of Science:
- Cosmology
- Astrophysics
- Theoretical Physics
Background:
- Gravitational instability drives cosmic structure formation.
- The Einstein-de Sitter universe model provides a framework for cosmological studies.
- Understanding the early universe requires accurate models of gravitational dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate a one-dimensional model of gravitational instability.
- To analyze scaling properties in space and time within this model.
- To compare simulation results with observational data on galaxy distribution and formation time.
Main Methods:
- Developed a one-dimensional model of gravitational instability.
- Formulated coupled Poisson-Vlasov equations for field and phase space density.
- Employed dynamical simulations and multifractal analysis.
- Compared results with other one-dimensional structure formation models.
Main Results:
- Found direct evidence of hierarchical clustering.
- Revealed a bifractal geometry in the distribution of matter.
- Demonstrated the significant role of scaling in the model's behavior.
- Obtained an estimate for the time of galaxy formation consistent with observations.
Conclusions:
- The one-dimensional model effectively captures key aspects of structure formation.
- Scaling properties are crucial for understanding cosmic evolution.
- The model's results align with observed large-scale structures and galaxy formation timelines.