scholarly journals Space-borne atom interferometric gravitational wave detections. Part I. The forecast of bright sirens on cosmology

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (12) ◽  
pp. 017
Author(s):  
Rong-Gen Cai ◽  
Tao Yang
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Gravitational Wave ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Cosmological Parameters ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Hubble Constant ◽  
Gravity Theory ◽  
Modified Gravity Theory ◽  
Near Future

Abstract Atom interferometers (AIs) as gravitational-wave (GW) detectors have been proposed a decade ago. Both ground and space-based projects will be in construction and preparation in the near future. In this paper, for the first time, we investigate the potential of the space-borne AIs on detecting GW standard sirens and hence the applications on cosmology. We consider AEDGE as our fiducial AI GW detector and estimate the number of bright sirens that would be obtained within a 5-years data-taking period of GW and with the follow-up observation of electromagnetic (EM) counterparts. We then construct the mock catalogue of bright sirens and predict their ability on constraining cosmological parameters such as the Hubble constant, dynamics of dark energy, and modified gravity theory. Our preliminary results show around order 𝒪 (30) bright sirens can be obtained from a 5-years operation time of AEDGE and the follow-up observation of EM counterparts. The bright sirens alone can measure H 0 with a precision 2.1%, which is sufficient to arbitrate the Hubble tension. Combining current most precise electromagnetic experiments, the inclusion of AEDGE bright sirens can improve the measurement of the equation of state of dark energy, though marginally. Moreover, by modifying GW propagation on cosmological scales, the deviations from general relativity (modified gravity theory effects) can be constrained at 5.7% precision level.

MODIFIED GRAVITY THEORY DUE TO POSITIVE AS WELL AS NEGATIVE CURVATURE INDUCED ACCELERATION

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 1250012
Author(s):  
PRIYADARSHI MAJUMDAR
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Negative Curvature ◽  
Gravity Theory ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Negative Power ◽  
Modified Gravity Theory ◽  
Phase Q ◽  
The Universe

We formulate a modified gravity theory that eliminates the need for dark energy and is stable for a Lagrangian containing R, R2 as well as 1/R terms (i.e. nonlinear contributions of the Ricci curvature with a non-analytic model of f(R) at R = 0) without considering any matter-dominated era. The terms with positive powers (1, 2) of the curvature support the inflationary epoch while the terms with negative power (-1) serves as effective dark energy, supporting current cosmic acceleration. We present a few analytical solutions of evolution equation for the deceleration parameter q as a function of Hubble parameter H and time t; specially in one solution, the universe evolves continuously from q = 1 (a radiation-dominated epoch) to q = -1/2 (dark-energy-dominated late-time accelerating phase) when the universe is sufficiently old. The solution is supported by numerical results. The transition from the decelerated (q > 0) to the accelerated phase (q < 0) of expansion takes place smoothly without having to resort to a study of asymptotic behavior.

scholarly journals A Modified Gravity Theory: Null Aether

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Metin Gürses ◽  
Çetin Şentürk
Keyword(s):  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Gravity Theory ◽  
Modified Gravity Theory

scholarly journals Cosmological constraints from H ii starburst galaxy apparent magnitude and other cosmological measurements

2020 ◽  
Vol 497 (3) ◽  
pp. 3191-3203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shulei Cao ◽  
Joseph Ryan ◽  
Bharat Ratra
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Cosmological Parameters ◽  
Angular Size ◽  
Hubble Constant ◽  
Joint Analysis ◽  
Apparent Magnitude ◽  
Starburst Galaxy ◽  
Density Parameter ◽  
Acoustic Oscillations ◽  
Combined Data

ABSTRACT We use H ii starburst galaxy apparent magnitude measurements to constrain cosmological parameters in six cosmological models. A joint analysis of H ii galaxy, quasar angular size, baryon acoustic oscillations peak length scale, and Hubble parameter measurements result in relatively model-independent and restrictive estimates of the current values of the non-relativistic matter density parameter $\Omega _{\rm m_0}$ and the Hubble constant H0. These estimates favour a 2.0–3.4σ (depending on cosmological model) lower H0 than what is measured from the local expansion rate. The combined data are consistent with dark energy being a cosmological constant and with flat spatial hypersurfaces, but do not strongly rule out mild dark energy dynamics or slightly non-flat spatial geometries.

Cosmological implications of dark energy models in modified gravity

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 1850034 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadeem Azhar ◽  
Abdul Jawad ◽  
Sarfraz Ahmad ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Cold Dark Matter ◽  
Cosmological Parameters ◽  
Accelerated Expansion ◽  
Pilgrim Dark Energy ◽  
Energy Models ◽  
Expansion Of The Universe ◽  
Qcd Ghost Dark Energy ◽  
Chern Simons

We discuss the interacting modified QCD ghost dark energy and generalized ghost pilgrim dark energy with cold dark matter in the framework of dynamical Chern–Simons modified gravity. We investigate the cosmological parameters such as Hubble parameter, deceleration parameter and equation of state. We also discuss the physical significance of various cosmological planes like [Formula: see text] and statefinders. It is found that the results of cosmological parameters as well as planes explain the accelerated expansion of the Universe and are compatible with observational data.

scholarly journals Strongly Lensed Supernovae in Well-Studied Galaxy Clusters with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1966
Author(s):  
Tanja Petrushevska
Keyword(s):  
Galaxy Clusters ◽  
High Redshift ◽  
Cosmological Parameters ◽  
Hubble Constant ◽  
Multiple Images ◽  
Strong Lensing ◽  
Type Ia ◽  
Ia Supernovae ◽  
Massive Galaxy

Strong lensing by galaxy clusters can be used to significantly expand the survey reach, thus allowing observation of magnified high-redshift supernovae that otherwise would remain undetected. Strong lensing can also provide multiple images of the galaxies that lie behind the clusters. Detection of strongly lensed Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) is especially useful because of their standardizable brightness, as they can be used to improve either cluster lensing models or independent measurements of cosmological parameters. The cosmological parameter, the Hubble constant, is of particular interest given the discrepancy regarding its value from measurements with different approaches. Here, we explore the feasibility of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) of detecting strongly lensed SNe in the field of five galaxy clusters (Abell 1689 and Hubble Frontier Fields clusters) that have well-studied lensing models. Considering the 88 systems composed of 268 individual multiple images in the five cluster fields, we find that the LSST will be sensitive to SNe Ia (SNe IIP) exploding in 41 (23) galaxy images. The range of redshift of these galaxies is between 1.01<z<3.05. During its 10 years of operation, LSST is expected to detect 0.2±0.1 SN Ia and 0.9±0.3 core collapse SNe. However, as LSST will observe many more massive galaxy clusters, it is likely that the expectations are higher. We stress the importance of having an additional observing program for photometric and spectroscopic follow-up of the strongly lensed SNe detected by LSST.

scholarly journals The dark sector cosmology

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (14) ◽  
pp. 2030014
Author(s):  
Elcio Abdalla ◽  
Alessandro Marins
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Cosmological Parameters ◽  
Hubble Constant ◽  
Acoustic Oscillations ◽  
Dark Sector ◽  
Fundamental Physics ◽  
Observational Techniques ◽  
Distance Indicators ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Theoretical Developments

The most important problem in fundamental physics is the description of the contents of the Universe. Today, we know that 95% thereof is totally unknown. Two thirds of that amount is the mysterious Dark Energy described in an interesting and important review [E. J. Copeland, M. Sami and S. Tsujikawa, Int. J. Mod. Phys. D 15 (2006) 1753]. We briefly extend here the ideas contained in that review including the more general Dark Sector, that is, Dark Matter and Dark Energy, eventually composing a new physical Sector. Understanding the Dark Sector with precision is paramount for us to be able to understand all the other cosmological parameters comprehensively as modifications of the modeling could lead to potential biases of inferred parameters of the model, such as measurements of the Hubble constant and distance indicators such as the Baryon Acoustic Oscillations. We discuss several modern methods of observation that can disentangle the different possible descriptions of the Dark Sector. The possible applications of some theoretical developments are also included in this paper as well as a more thorough evaluation of new observational techniques at lower frequencies and gravitational waves.

scholarly journals Studying Type II supernovae as cosmological standard candles using the Dark Energy Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 495 (4) ◽  
pp. 4860-4892 ◽  
Author(s):  
T de Jaeger ◽  
L Galbany ◽  
S González-Gaitán ◽  
R Kessler ◽  
A V Filippenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
High Redshift ◽  
Cosmological Parameters ◽  
Hubble Constant ◽  
Distance Modulus ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Hubble Diagram ◽  
Dark Energy Survey ◽  
Spectroscopic Information ◽  
Energy Survey

ABSTRACT Despite vast improvements in the measurement of the cosmological parameters, the nature of dark energy and an accurate value of the Hubble constant (H0) in the Hubble–Lemaître law remain unknown. To break the current impasse, it is necessary to develop as many independent techniques as possible, such as the use of Type II supernovae (SNe II). The goal of this paper is to demonstrate the utility of SNe II for deriving accurate extragalactic distances, which will be an asset for the next generation of telescopes where more-distant SNe II will be discovered. More specifically, we present a sample from the Dark Energy Survey Supernova Program (DES-SN) consisting of 15 SNe II with photometric and spectroscopic information spanning a redshift range up to 0.35. Combining our DES SNe with publicly available samples, and using the standard candle method (SCM), we construct the largest available Hubble diagram with SNe II in the Hubble flow (70 SNe II) and find an observed dispersion of 0.27 mag. We demonstrate that adding a colour term to the SN II standardization does not reduce the scatter in the Hubble diagram. Although SNe II are viable as distance indicators, this work points out important issues for improving their utility as independent extragalactic beacons: find new correlations, define a more standard subclass of SNe II, construct new SN II templates, and dedicate more observing time to high-redshift SNe II. Finally, for the first time, we perform simulations to estimate the redshift-dependent distance-modulus bias due to selection effects.

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