In Ethernet switching, learning and aging are two fundamental concepts for maintaining a dynamic Ethernet switching table (also known as a MAC address table). Learning is the process by which switches listen for frames and learn the MAC addresses by associating them with the incoming port. Aging is the mechanism that ensures the switch updates its table by removing MAC addresses that have not been seen for a certain amount of time (aging time).
References:
Juniper documentation on Ethernet switching: Understanding Ethernet Switching on Junos OS Devices

To create connections between routing instances on the same Junos device and route between them, you can use logical tunnel interfaces, which are virtual interfaces that can be used to route traffic between instances without the need for physical connectivity. Additionally, loopback interfaces, which represent the device itself, can be used to route traffic between routing instances as they are always up and can be reached within the device.
References
Juniper Networks Technical Documentation on Routing Instances
Juniper Networks Technical Documentation on Logical Tunnel Interfaces