scholarly journals MODIFIED GRAVITATIONAL THEORIES AND COSMIC ACCELERATION

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (31) ◽  
pp. 5343-5350 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAMIEN A. EASSON
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Late Time ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Gravitational Theories ◽  
Hilbert Action

Modified gravitational theories can provide alternatives to dark energy as an explaination for the observed late-time cosmic acceleration. Several examples of low-curvature corrections to the Einstein-Hilbert action are studied. These models generically contain unstable de Sitter solutions and, depending on the parameters of the theory, can exhibit late time accelerating attractor solutions.

scholarly journals Dark energy in Horndeski theories after GW170817: A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (05) ◽  
pp. 1942005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryotaro Kase ◽  
Shinji Tsujikawa
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Dark Energy Density ◽  
Static Approximation ◽  
Binary Neutron Star ◽  
Energy Models ◽  
Gravitational Theories

The gravitational wave (GW) event GW170817 from a binary neutron star merger together with the electromagnetic counterpart showed that the speed of GWs [Formula: see text] is very close to that of light for the redshift [Formula: see text]. This places tight constraints on dark energy models constructed in the framework of modified gravitational theories. We review models of the late-time cosmic acceleration in scalar–tensor theories with second-order equations of motion (dubbed Horndeski theories) by paying particular attention to the evolution of dark energy equation of state and observables relevant to the cosmic growth history. We provide a gauge-ready formulation of scalar perturbations in full Horndeski theories and estimate observables associated with the evolution of large-scale structures, cosmic microwave background and weak lensing by employing a so-called quasi-static approximation for the modes deep inside the sound horizon. In light of the recent observational bound of [Formula: see text], we also classify surviving dark energy models into four classes depending on different structure-formation patterns and discuss how they can be observationally distinguished from each other. In particular, the nonminimally coupled theories in which the scalar field [Formula: see text] has a coupling with the Ricci scalar [Formula: see text] of the form [Formula: see text], including [Formula: see text] gravity, can be tightly constrained not only from the cosmic expansion and growth histories but also from the variation of screened gravitational couplings. The cross-correlation of integrated Sachs–Wolfe signal with galaxy distributions can be a key observable for placing bounds on the relative ratio of cubic Galileon density to total dark energy density. The dawn of GW astronomy will open up a new window to constrain nonminimally coupled theories further by the modified luminosity distance of tensor perturbations.

Bouncing scenario in Brans–Dicke theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 2050056
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar Tripathy ◽  
Subingya Pandey ◽  
Alaka Priyadarsini Sendha ◽  
Dipanjali Behera
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Equation Of State ◽  
Linear Equation ◽  
Scale Factor ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Dark Fluid

A bouncing scenario is studied in the framework of generalized Brans–Dicke theory. In order to have a dark energy (DE) driven late time cosmic acceleration, we have considered a unified dark fluid simulated by a linear equation of state (EoS). The evolutionary behavior of the DE equation of parameter derived from the unified dark fluid has been discussed. The effect of the bouncing scale factor on the Brans–Dicke parameter, self-interacting potential and the Brans–Dicke scalar field is investigated.

Cosmic acceleration with tachyon field

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (34) ◽  
pp. 1850199 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. I. Keskin
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Late Time ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Tachyon Field ◽  
Minimal Coupling ◽  
Acceleration Of The Universe ◽  
The Universe

In this study, we examine two models of the scalar field, that is, a normal scalar field and a tachyon scalar field in [Formula: see text] gravity to describe cosmic acceleration of the universe, where [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] are Ricci curvature scalar, trace of energy–momentum tensor and kinetic energy of scalar field [Formula: see text], respectively. Using the minimal-coupling Lagrangian [Formula: see text], for both the scalar models we obtain a viable cosmological system, where [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] are real constants. While a normal scalar field gives a system describing expansion from the deceleration to the late-time acceleration, tachyon field together with [Formula: see text] in the system produces a quintessential expansion which is very close to de Sitter point, where we find a new condition [Formula: see text] for inflation.

scholarly journals An accelerating cosmological model from a parametrization of Hubble parameter

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (05) ◽  
pp. 2050011 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. J. Pacif ◽  
Md Salahuddin Khan ◽  
L. K. Paikroy ◽  
Shalini Singh
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Cosmological Model ◽  
Hubble Parameter ◽  
Cosmological Parameters ◽  
Cosmic Time ◽  
Solution Procedure ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Field Equations

In view of late-time cosmic acceleration, a dark energy cosmological model is revisited wherein Einstein’s cosmological constant is considered as a candidate of dark energy. Exact solution of Einstein field equations (EFEs) is derived in a homogeneous isotropic background in classical general relativity. The solution procedure is adopted in a model-independent way (or the cosmological parametrization). A simple parametrization of the Hubble parameter (H) as a function of cosmic time t is considered which yields an exponential type of evolution of the scale factor (a) and also shows a negative value of deceleration parameter at the present time with a signature flip from early deceleration to late acceleration. Cosmological dynamics of the model obtained have been discussed illustratively for different phases of the evolution of the universe. The evolution of different cosmological parameters is shown graphically for flat and closed cases of Friedmann–Lemaitre–Robertson–Walker (FLRW) spacetime for the presented model (open case is incompatible to the present scenario). We have also constrained our model parameters with the updated (36 points) observational Hubble dataset.

scholarly journals Late-time cosmic acceleration: ABCD of dark energy and modified theories of gravity

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 1630031 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sami ◽  
R. Myrzakulov
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Massive Gravity ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Modified Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Cosmological Constant Problem ◽  
Chameleon Mechanism ◽  
Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Basic Ideas

We briefly review the problems and prospects of the standard lore of dark energy. We have shown that scalar fields, in principle, cannot address the cosmological constant problem. Indeed, a fundamental scalar field is faced with a similar problem dubbed naturalness. In order to keep the discussion pedagogical, aimed at a wider audience, we have avoided technical complications in several places and resorted to heuristic arguments based on physical perceptions. We presented underlying ideas of modified theories based upon chameleon mechanism and Vainshtein screening. We have given a lucid illustration of recently investigated ghost-free nonlinear massive gravity. Again, we have sacrificed rigor and confined to the basic ideas that led to the formulation of the theory. The review ends with a brief discussion on the difficulties of the theory applied to cosmology.

scholarly journals Accelerating cosmology in modified gravity: From convenient F(R) or string-inspired theory to bimetric F(R) gravity

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 1460006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shin'ichi Nojiri ◽  
Sergei D. Odintsov
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Early Time ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Reconstruction Method ◽  
Free Theory ◽  
Acceleration Of The Universe ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Unified Description

We consider modified gravity which may describe the early-time inflation and/or late-time cosmic acceleration of the universe. In particular, we discuss the properties of F(R), F(G), string-inspired and scalar-Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet gravities, including their FRW equations and fluid or scalar-tensor description. Simplest accelerating cosmologies are investigated and possibility of unified description of the inflation with dark energy is described. The cosmological reconstruction program which permits to get the requested universe evolution from modified gravity is developed. As some extension, massive F(R) bigravity which is ghost-free theory is presented. Its scalar-tensor form turns out to be the easiest formulation. The cosmological reconstruction method for such bigravity is presented. The unified description of inflation with dark energy in F(R) bigravity turns out to be possible.

scholarly journals COSMIC ACCELERATION AND CONCORDANCE FROM CAUSAL BACKREACTION WITH RECURSIVE NONLINEARITIES

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 1330026 ◽  
Author(s):  
BRETT BOCHNER
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cosmic Acceleration ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Clustering Model ◽  
Hierarchical Nature ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Far Future ◽  
Apparent Acceleration

We review the causal backreaction paradigm, in which the need for Dark Energy is eliminated via the generation of an apparent cosmic acceleration from the causal flow of inhomogeneity information coming in from distant structure-forming regions. The formalism detailed here incorporates the effects of "recursive nonlinearities": the process by which already-established metric perturbations will subsequently act to slow-down all future flows of inhomogeneity information. Despite such effects, we find viable cosmological models in which causal backreaction successfully serves as a replacement for Dark Energy, via the adoption of relatively large values for the dimensionless "strength" of the clustering evolution functions being modeled. These large values are justified by the hierarchical nature of clustering and virialization in the universe, which occurs on multiple cosmic length scales simultaneously; moreover, the clustering model amplitudes needed to match the apparent acceleration can be moderated via the incorporation of a model parameter representing the late-time slow-down of clustering due to astrophysical feedback processes. In summary, an alternative cosmic concordance can be achieved for a matter-only universe in which the apparent acceleration observed is generated entirely by causal backreaction effects. Lastly, considering the long-term fate of the universe, while the possibility of an "eternal" acceleration due to causal backreaction seems unlikely, this conclusion does not take into account the large-scale breakdown of cosmological isotropy in the far future, or the eventual ubiquity of gravitationally-nonlinear perturbations.

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 LATE-TIME PHANTOM UNIVERSE IN SO(1, 1) DARK ENERGY MODEL WITH EXPONENTIAL POTENTIAL

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (15) ◽  
pp. 1147-1154 ◽  
Author(s):  
YI-HUAN WEI
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Dark Energy Model ◽  
Energy Model ◽  
Late Time ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Exponential Potential ◽  
Coupling Energy ◽  
Expansion Phase ◽  
Perturbation Field ◽  
The Universe

We discuss the late-time property of universe and phantom field in the SO(1, 1) dark energy model for the potential V = V0e-βΦα with α and β two positive constants. We assume in advance some conditions satisfied by the late-time field to simplify equations, which are confirmed to be correct from the eventual results. For α < 2, the field falls exponentially off and the phantom equation of state rapidly approaches -1. When α = 2, the kinetic energy ρk and the coupling energy ρc become comparable but there is always ρk < -ρc so that the phantom property of field proceeds to hold. The analysis on the perturbation to the late-time field Φ illustrates the square effective mass of the perturbation field is always positive and thus the phantom is stable. The universe considered currently may evade the future sudden singularity and will evolve to de Sitter expansion phase.

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