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1. Big Rip

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   The dynamics of the universe's expansion are governed by the Friedmann equations, which relate the Hubble parameter $H$ (the rate of expansion) to the energy density ($\rho$) and pressure ($P$) of the contents of the universe. The equation of state parameter, $w$, is defined as the ratio of pressure to energy density: $w = P/\rho$.
   For the Big Rip to occur, the phantom energy must possess an equation of state where $w < -1$. This condition implies that the pr…