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The "inflationary epoch" is more or less a "fudge factor" in the Big Bang theory to explain a couple of nagging little problems. One specific problem is why the universe appears to be so isotropic and homogeneous (on very very large scales; on smaller scales, it obviously isn't, since there are stars and galaxies and empty space).
This can be explained if we assume that the early universe underwent a very rapid expansion (much faster than the speed of light). The time period in which this occurred is referred to as "the inflationary epoch".
It didn't last very long at all: currently it's theorized that it started at about t = 10-36 seconds and was over by about t = 10-32 seconds at the latest. That's just a hair under one ten-thousandth of a billionth of a billionth of a nanosecond, but in that time the universe got at least a hundred million billion billion times bigger (and possibly much more than that... the 1026 factor is necessary for the universe to appear as we see it today, but we don't know how much larger than that it really is; it's rather like testing the depth of a murky pool with a ten foot pole ... if the pole doesn't reach bottom, all you can say for sure is that the pool is at least ten feet deep).
So, why is this necessary? Because the cosmic microwave background radiation, which dates from a time very early in the universe, is the same to within a very small margin of error in all directions. For this to be true, the temperature of the early universe needs to have been the same at every point to within that same small margin of error, and there simply wasn't time for the universe to have equilibrated to that extent unless every two parts of it were initially much closer together than extrapolating back in time can possibly get them without some kind of faster-than-light expansion of space at some point.
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How long did the hollocose last?
The Holocene epoch began approximately 11,700 years ago, following the last Ice Age, and continues to the present day. It is characterized by a stable climate and the development of human civilizations. As of now, the Holocene has lasted for about 11,700 years.
How does the economy self-correct and move from a short-run inflationary gap to a long-run equilibrium?
The economy self-corrects from a short-run inflationary gap to long-run equilibrium through the adjustment of prices and wages. As demand exceeds supply, prices rise, leading to increased costs for businesses. This prompts firms to reduce output and employment, ultimately decreasing aggregate demand. Over time, as wages and input prices adjust downward, the economy moves back toward its potential output, restoring equilibrium.
How long does cous cous last?
how long does cooked cous cous last
How long will your action replay last?
as long as you keep it.
How long does a feud last?
As long as scutey wants!
How long did the Gauss Epoch last?
200,000 years
Last epoch of the tertiary period?
The Holocene Epoch
What epoch has the earth been in for the last 10000 years?
The Holocene epoch.
Which is larger an era or an epoch?
An epoch is longer than an era. An epoch can last for more than one lifetime.
How long did it last Oligicine Epoch?
The Oligocene Epoch lasted from about 33.9 million years ago to 23 million years ago, lasting approximately 10.9 million years. This epoch was part of the Paleogene Period in the Cenozoic Era.
How long do epochs last?
Magnetic epochs last a long period of time, geologically. It is when the earth's magnetic field is the same polarity.
What is the last epoch in Tertiary period?
pleiocene
What is another name for the last Ice Age?
The Pleistocene epoch
What is the inflationary gap?
its the difference between long run and short run aggregate supply
How long ago was the holocene?
The Pleistocene Epoch, known as the last ice age, began 1.8 million-years ago and lasted until about 11,700-years ago. During this time, ice covered huge parts of the Earth. Homo sapiens evolved during the Pleistocene Epoch, and by the end of the era were found in all corners of the Earth.
How long is a epoch?
An epoch is a term used in computing and refers to a fixed point of time or a specific number of iterations in a training process, such as in machine learning. The duration of an epoch can vary depending on the context, but typically it represents one complete pass through the entire dataset during training.
What epoch are you in?
The epoch that humans are currently in is called the Holocene epoch. Scientists argue that the epoch we are in is actually the Anthropocene epoch, which means 'new man.'
