Dark matter (energy) may be indistinguishable from modified gravity (MOND)

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 1743010 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Sivaram
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Observational Evidence ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Newtonian Dynamics ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Matter Energy

For Newtonian dynamics to hold over galactic scales, large amounts of dark matter (DM) are required which would dominate cosmic structures. Accounting for the strong observational evidence that the universe is accelerating requires the presence of an unknown dark energy (DE) component constituting about 70% of the matter. Several ingenious ongoing experiments to detect the DM particles have so far led to negative results. Moreover, the comparable proportions of the DM and DE at the present epoch appear unnatural and not predicted by any theory. For these reasons, alternative ideas like MOND and modification of gravity or general relativity over cosmic scales have been proposed. It is shown in this paper that these alternate ideas may not be easily distinguishable from the usual DM or DE hypotheses. Specific examples are given to illustrate this point that the modified theories are special cases of a generalized DM paradigm.

GROWTH INDEX AND MODIFIED GRAVITY

2011 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
pp. 228-233
Author(s):  
YUNGUI GONG
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Accurate Approximation ◽  
Energy Models ◽  
Λcdm Model ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Matter Energy ◽  
Matter Perturbation

The growth rate of matter perturbation and the expansion rate of the Universe can be used to distinguish modified gravity and dark energy models. Remarkably, the growth rate can be approximated as Ωγ. We discuss the dependence of the growth index γ on the dimensionless matter energy density Ω for a more accurate approximation of the growth factor. The observational data are used to fit different models. The data strongly disfavor the Dvali-Gabadadze-Porrati model. For the ΛCDM model, we find that [Formula: see text]. For the Dvali-Gabadadze-Porrati model, we find that [Formula: see text].

scholarly journals Generalized Phenomenological Models of Dark Energy

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Prasenjit Paul ◽  
Rikpratik Sengupta
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Cosmological Constant ◽  
Phenomenological Models ◽  
Einstein Field Equations ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Free Parameters ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Matter Energy

It was first observed at the end of the last century that the universe is presently accelerating. Ever since, there have been several attempts to explain this observation theoretically. There are two possible approaches. The more conventional one is to modify the matter part of the Einstein field equations, and the second one is to modify the geometry part. We shall consider two phenomenological models based on the former, more conventional approach within the context of general relativity. The phenomenological models in this paper consider a Λ term firstly a function of a¨/a and secondly a function of ρ, where a and ρ are the scale factor and matter energy density, respectively. Constraining the free parameters of the models with the latest observational data gives satisfactory values of parameters as considered by us initially. Without any field theoretic interpretation, we explain the recent observations with a dynamical cosmological constant.

A study on the modified holographic Ricci dark energy in logarithmic f(T) gravity

2013 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Pasqua ◽  
Surajit Chattopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Equation Of State ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
State Parameter ◽  
Ricci Dark Energy ◽  
Equation Of State Parameter ◽  
Interaction Term ◽  
The Universe

In this paper, we have studied and investigated the behavior of a modified holographic Ricci dark energy (DE) model interacting with pressureless dark matter (DM) under the theory of modified gravity, dubbed logarithmic f(T) gravity. We have chosen the interaction term between DE and DM in the form Q = 3γHρm and investigated the behavior of the torsion, T, the Hubble parameter, H, the equation of state parameter, ωDE, the energy density of DE, ρDE, and the energy density contribution due to torsion, ρT, as functions of the redshift, z. We have found that T increases with the redshift, z, H increases with the evolution of the universe, ωDE has a quintessence-like behavior, and both energy densities increase going from higher to lower redshifts.

scholarly journals A study of modified holographic Ricci dark energy in the framework of f(T) modified gravity and its statefinder hierarchy

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 477-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arkaprabha Majumdar ◽  
Surajit Chattopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Fixed Point ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Chaplygin Gas ◽  
Modified Chaplygin Gas ◽  
Ricci Dark Energy ◽  
Eos Parameter ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Viable Model

Inspired by the work of Bamba et al. (Phys. Rev. D, 85, 104036 (2012)) the present paper reports a study on the reconstruction of modified holographic Ricci dark energy (MHRDE) in the framework of modified gravity taken as f(T) gravity. A correspondence between modified Chaplygin gas and MHRDE has also been considered and thereinafter the f(T) gravity has been reconstructed via reconstruction of the Hubble parameter. The reconstructed equation of state (EoS) parameter obtained this way has been found to be able to cross the phantom boundary. In the next phase of the work, a viable model of f(T) gravity has been considered and MHRDE has been discussed in this modified gravity frame. The EoS parameter due to the torsion contribution obtained this way has been found to behave like quintessence. The transition of the universe from the dark matter dominated to dark energy (DE) dominated phase is apparent from this model. Also, the model is exhibiting DE domination of the current universe. Finally, the statefinder hierarchy has been discussed through the statefinder and snap parameters. The model has been found to be able to attain the ΛCDM fixed point in the statefinder trajectory.

scholarly journals In the Quest for Cosmic Rotation

Universe ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir A. Korotky ◽  
Eduard Masár ◽  
Yuri N. Obukhov
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Natural Explanation ◽  
Acceleration Parameter ◽  
Electronic Catalogs ◽  
Celestial Sphere ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Universe

This paper analyzes the problem of global rotation in general relativity (GR) theory. Simple cosmological models with rotation and expansion are presented, which give a natural explanation of the modern values of the acceleration parameter at different red shifts without involving the concepts of “dark energy” and “dark matter”. It is shown that due to the smallness of the cosmological rotation, for its detection one should use observations that do not depend on the magnitude of the angular velocity of the Universe. Such tests include the effects of the cosmic mirror and the cosmic lens. For the first time on the basis of modern electronic catalogs the search on the celestial sphere of images of our Galaxy and other galaxies is made. Viable candidates for both effects have been found.

scholarly journals Modified Gravity and Dark Matter

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Abbas ◽  
Nasim Akhtar ◽  
Danish Alam
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Gravitational Force ◽  
Relativistic Quantum ◽  
The Other ◽  
Gravitational Mass ◽  
Galilei Group ◽  
The Universe

At present there is a renewed interest in theories of ”modified” gravity. Here, under a more drastic modification enforced by Galilei group, we obtain a completely new gravitational structure, and which exists in addition to the already available general relativity of today. Correlated with this, we show that in addition, there is a new ”modified” quantum mechanics, in as much as it exists as an independent and new ”pure” non-relativistic quantum me- chanics, and which has no relativistic counterpart. This is in addition to the present quantum mechanics, where the relativistic and non-relativistic structures are counterparts of each other. The above holds, firstly due to the correlation between Galilei group and quantum mechanics. These math- ematical conclusions are consolidated by the fact that there exists a physical Majorana interaction between each neutron- proton pairs in nuclei. Galilei invariance of Majorana exchange in Majorana interaction, shows that the mass here is of pure gravitational nature, and which is immune to the other three forces. This makes an amazing connection between the gravitational force and the quantum mechanics. This pure gravitational mass would man- ifest itself as dark matter of the universe. It is our new modified gravity that generates the dark matter.

scholarly journals The Influence of Evolving Dark Energy on Cosmology

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Barnes ◽  
Matthew J. Francis ◽  
Geraint F. Lewis ◽  
Eric V. Linder
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Equation Of State ◽  
Cosmological Constant ◽  
Energy Exchange ◽  
Observational Evidence ◽  
Cosmological Models ◽  
Observational Constraints ◽  
Expansion Of The Universe ◽  
The Universe

AbstractObservational evidence indicating that the expansion of the universe is accelerating has surprised cosmologists in recent years. Cosmological models have sought to explain this acceleration by incorporating ‘dark energy’, of which the traditional cosmological constant is just one possible candidate. Several cosmological models involving an evolving equation of state of the dark energy have been proposed, as well as possible energy exchange to other components, such as dark matter. This paper summarizes the forms of the most prominent models and discusses their implications for cosmology and astrophysics. Finally, this paper examines the current and future observational constraints on the nature of dark energy.

scholarly journals A MODEL OF A SIMPLE, BARYON-DOMINATED UNIVERSE THAT EXPANDS AT AN EVER-INCREASING RATE WITHOUT RELYING ON VACUUM ENERGY (Λ)

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (33) ◽  
pp. 2501-2521
Author(s):  
GREG P. PROPER
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Vacuum Energy ◽  
Absolute Magnitude ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
Modern Cosmology ◽  
Spacetime Metric ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Prevailing View

The prevailing view in modern cosmology is that the universe is comprised of immense quantities of exotic materials (i.e. Dark Matter and Dark Energy) that have yet to be positively identified. However, there is also a small group of scientists who believe that the answer to this dilemma is to be found in the modification of gravity (i.e. General Relativity). This short paper states that if we make the bold assumption that all objects/observers are comprised of sets of spacetime coordinates that change (albeit slowly) as the universe ages, then three puzzles that currently confront cosmologists, astronomers and astrophysicists can easily be answered using relatively simple calculations. The condition necessary to explore this possibility can be obtained if one postulates that relativistic gravitational potential lessens (in absolute magnitude) everywhere as the universe ages (n). That is, the spacetime metric gμν(x)→gμν(x, n). If gravity behaves in this manner, then it can be shown that it is the causitive agent of indeterminism in nature.

scholarly journals R2-Cosmology and New Windows for Superheavy Dark Matter

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 877
Author(s):  
Elena Arbuzova ◽  
Alexander Dolgov ◽  
Rajnish Singh
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Gauge Bosons ◽  
Decay Channels ◽  
Decay Modes ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Superheavy Dark Matter ◽  
The Universe

Evolution and heating of the universe in R2-modified gravity are considered. It is shown that the universe’s history can be separated into four different epochs: (1) inflation, (2) heating due to curvature oscillations (scalaron decay), (3) transition to matter dominated period, and (4) conventional cosmology governed by General Relativity. Cosmological density of dark matter (DM) particles for different decay channels of the scalaron is calculated. The bounds on the masses of DM particles are derived for the following dominant decay modes: to minimally coupled scalars, to massive fermions, and to gauge bosons.

scholarly journals An explanation for dark matter and dark energy consistent with the standard model of particle physics and General Relativity

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Deur
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Particle Physics ◽  
Evolution Equations ◽  
Gravitational Interaction ◽  
Interaction Effects ◽  
Law Of Gravity ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Universe Evolution

Abstract Analyses of internal galaxy and cluster dynamics typically employ Newton’s law of gravity, which neglects the field self-interaction effects of General Relativity. This may be why dark matter seems necessary. The universe evolution, on the other hand, is treated with the full theory, General Relativity. However, the approximations of isotropy and homogeneity, normally used to derive and solve the universe evolution equations, effectively suppress General Relativity’s field self-interaction effects and this may introduce the need for dark energy. Calculations have shown that field self-interaction increases the binding of matter inside massive systems, which may account for galaxy and cluster dynamics without invoking dark matter. In turn, energy conservation dictates that the increased binding must be balanced by an effectively decreased gravitational interaction outside the massive system. In this article, such suppression is estimated and its consequence for the Universe’s evolution is discussed. Observations are reproduced without need for dark energy.

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