scholarly journals Thermodynamic properties of modified gravity theories

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (06) ◽  
pp. 1630007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuharu Bamba
Keyword(s):  
Thermodynamic Properties ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Apparent Horizon ◽  
Second Law Of Thermodynamics ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Modified Gravity Theories ◽  
Gravity Theories ◽  
Clausius Relation ◽  
The Universe

We review thermodynamic properties of modified gravity theories, such as [Formula: see text] gravity and [Formula: see text] gravity, where [Formula: see text] is the scalar curvature and [Formula: see text] is the torsion scalar in teleparallelism. In particular, we explore the equivalence between the equations of motion for modified gravity theories and the Clausius relation in thermodynamics. In addition, thermodynamics of the cosmological apparent horizon is investigated in [Formula: see text] gravity. We show both equilibrium and nonequilibrium descriptions of thermodynamics. It is demonstrated that the second law of thermodynamics in the universe can be met, when the temperature of the outside of the apparent horizon is equivalent to that of the inside of it.

scholarly journals Thermodynamics of Various Entropies in Specific Modified Gravity with Particle Creation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Jawad ◽  
Shamaila Rani ◽  
Salman Rafique
Keyword(s):  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Equilibrium Condition ◽  
Apparent Horizon ◽  
Particle Creation ◽  
Second Law Of Thermodynamics ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Fluid Equation ◽  
Generalized Second Law ◽  
Thermal Equilibrium Condition ◽  
Chern Simons

We consider the particle creation scenario in the dynamical Chern-Simons modified gravity in the presence of perfect fluid equation of state p=(γ-1)ρ. By assuming various modified entropies (Bekenstein entropy logarithmic entropy, power law correction, and Renyi entropy), we investigate the first law of thermodynamics and generalized second law of thermodynamics on the apparent horizon. In the presence of particle creation rate, we discuss the generalized second law of thermodynamics and thermal equilibrium condition. It is found that thermodynamics laws and equilibrium condition remain valid under certain conditions of parameters.

scholarly journals VISCOUS DARK ENERGY AND GENERALIZED SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (07) ◽  
pp. 1205-1215 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. R. SETARE ◽  
A. SHEYKHI
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Time Evolution ◽  
Casimir Effect ◽  
Apparent Horizon ◽  
Second Law Of Thermodynamics ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Total Entropy ◽  
Generalized Second Law ◽  
The Universe

We examine the validity of the generalized second law of thermodynamics in a non-flat universe in the presence of viscous dark energy. First we assume that the universe is filled only with viscous dark energy. Then, we extend our study to the case where there is an interaction between viscous dark energy and pressureless dark matter. We examine the time evolution of the total entropy, including the entropy associated with the apparent horizon and the entropy of the viscous dark energy inside the apparent horizon. Our study shows that the generalized second law of thermodynamics is always protected in a universe filled with interacting viscous dark energy and dark matter in a region enclosed by the apparent horizon. Finally, we show that the the generalized second law of thermodynamics is fulfilled for a universe filled with interacting viscous dark energy and dark matter by taking into account the Casimir effect.

A unified picture of cosmological entropy on apparent horizon in F(R, G) gravity

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (33) ◽  
pp. 1750182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali İhsan Keskin ◽  
Irfan Acikgoz
Keyword(s):  
Apparent Horizon ◽  
Second Law Of Thermodynamics ◽  
Hawking Temperature ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Frw Universe ◽  
Generalized Second Law ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Friedmann Robertson Walker

In this study, the validity of the generalized second law of thermodynamics (GSLT) has been investigated in F(R, G) gravity. We consider that the boundary of the universe is surrounded by an apparent horizon in the spatially flat Friedmann–Robertson–Walker (FRW) universe, and we take into account the Hawking temperature on the horizons. The unified solutions of the field equations corresponding to gravity theory have been applied to the validity of the GSLT frame, and in this way, both the solutions have been verified and all the expansion history of the universe has been shown in a unified picture.

Cosmology in scalar–tensor–vector theory via thermodynamics

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (24) ◽  
pp. 1850137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onur Siginc ◽  
Mustafa Salti ◽  
Hilmi Yanar ◽  
Oktay Aydogdu
Keyword(s):  
Apparent Horizon ◽  
Second Law Of Thermodynamics ◽  
Entropy Function ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Generalized Second Law ◽  
Vector Theory ◽  
Theory Of Gravity ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Non Equilibrium

Assuming the universe as a thermodynamical system, the second law of thermodynamics can be extended to another form including the sum of matter and horizon entropies, which is called the generalized second law of thermodynamics. The generalized form of the second law (GSL) is universal which means it holds both in non-equilibrium and equilibrium pictures of thermodynamics. Considering the universe is bounded by a dynamical apparent horizon, we investigate the nature of entropy function for the validity of GSL in the scalar–tensor–vector (STEVE) theory of gravity.

Viscous Ricci dark energy and generalized second law of thermodynamics in modified f(R, T) gravity

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (38) ◽  
pp. 1850225 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. P. Singh ◽  
Ajay Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Apparent Horizon ◽  
Second Law Of Thermodynamics ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Fluid Viscosity ◽  
Ricci Dark Energy ◽  
Evolution Of The Universe ◽  
Generalized Second Law ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Universe

The motivation of this paper is to study the bulk viscosity effect in Ricci dark energy (RDE) model within the framework of modified f(R, T) gravity, where R is the Ricci scalar and T is the trace of the energy–momentum tensor. As most studies assume that the universe is filled with a perfect fluid, viscosity is expected to present at least during some stages, especially in the early stage of the evolution of the universe but it could still become significant in the future. We assume the universe is filled with viscous RDE and pressureless dark matter. We consider the total bulk viscous coefficient is in the form of [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]H, where [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] are the constants. We obtain the solutions to the modified field equations by assuming a form f(R, T) = R [Formula: see text] T, where [Formula: see text] is a constant. We find the scale factor and deceleration parameter, and classify all possible evolutions of the universe. We briefly discuss the future finite-time singularity and show that the Big Rip singularity appears in viscous RDE model. We investigate two geometrical diagnostics, statefinder parameter and Om to analyze the dynamics of evolution of the universe. The trajectories of statefinder parameter reveal that the model behaves like quintessence for small [Formula: see text], and for large [Formula: see text] it shows the Chaplygin gas-like. However, in late time both the models approach [Formula: see text]CDM. The model shows a transition from decelerated phase to accelerated phase. Similarly, the Om analysis reveals that the model behaves like quintessence for small [Formula: see text] and phantom-like for large [Formula: see text]. We extend our study to analyze the time evolution of the total entropy and generalized second law of thermodynamics of viscous RDE model in f(R, T) theory inside the apparent horizon. Our study shows that the generalized second law of thermodynamics always preserves in viscous RDE model in a region enclosed by the apparent horizon under the suitable constraints of viscous coefficients.

scholarly journals THERMODYNAMICS IN MODIFIED GRAVITY THEORIES

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (08) ◽  
pp. 1363-1371 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAZUHARU BAMBA ◽  
CHAO-QIANG GENG ◽  
SHINJI TSUJIKAWA
Keyword(s):  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Apparent Horizon ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Jordan Frame ◽  
Production Term ◽  
Horizon Entropy ◽  
Modified Gravity Theories ◽  
Suitable Definition ◽  
Gravity Theories ◽  
Definition Of

We demonstrate that there exists an equilibrium description of thermodynamics on the apparent horizon in the expanding cosmological background for a wide class of modified gravity theories with the Lagrangian density f(R,ϕ,X), where R is the Ricci scalar and X is the kinetic energy of a scalar field ϕ. This comes from a suitable definition of an energy momentum tensor of the "dark" component obeying the local energy conservation law in the Jordan frame. It is shown that the equilibrium description in terms of the horizon entropy S is convenient because it takes into account the contribution of the horizon entropy Ŝ in non-equilibrium thermodynamics as well as an entropy production term.

scholarly journals Probing modified gravity in cosmic filaments

2018 ◽  
Vol 619 ◽  
pp. A122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Ho ◽  
Max Gronke ◽  
Bridget Falck ◽  
David F. Mota
Keyword(s):  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Gravity Models ◽  
Accelerated Expansion ◽  
Radial Density ◽  
Post Process ◽  
Global Properties ◽  
Modified Gravity Theories ◽  
Expansion Of The Universe ◽  
Gravity Theories ◽  
The Universe

Multiple modifications of general relativity (GR) have been proposed in the literature in order to understand the nature of the accelerated expansion of the Universe. However, thus far all the predictions of GR have been confirmed with constantly increasing accuracy. In this work, we study the imprints of a particular class of models – “screened” modified gravity theories – on cosmic filaments. We have utilized the N-body code ISIS/RAMSES to simulate the symmetron model and the Hu–Sawicky f(R) model, and we post-process the output with DisPerSE to identify the filaments of the cosmic web. We investigated how the global properties of the filaments – such as their lengths, masses, and thicknesses – as well as their radial density and speed profiles change under different gravity theories. We find that filaments are, on average, shorter and denser in modified gravity models compared to in ΛCDM. We also find that the speed profiles of the filaments are enhanced, consistent with theoretical expectations. Overall, our results suggest that cosmic filaments can be an effective complementary probe of screened modified gravity theories on Mpc scales.

scholarly journals HOLOGRAPHIC DARK ENERGY AND VALIDITY OF THE GENERALIZED SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS IN THE DGP BRANEWORLD

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (36) ◽  
pp. 3069-3079 ◽  
Author(s):  
JIBITESH DUTTA ◽  
SUBENOY CHAKRABORTY ◽  
M. ANSARI
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Holographic Dark Energy ◽  
Apparent Horizon ◽  
Second Law Of Thermodynamics ◽  
Second Law ◽  
Fluid System ◽  
Generalized Second Law ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Two Fluid ◽  
Dgp Braneworld

In this paper, we investigate the validity of the generalized second law of thermodynamics (GSLT) in the DGP braneworld. The boundary of the universe is assumed to be enclosed by the dynamical apparent horizon or the event horizon. The universe is chosen to be homogeneous and isotropic and the validity of the first law has been assumed here. The matter in the universe is taken in the form of non-interacting two-fluid system: one component is the holographic dark energy and the other component is in the form of dust.

scholarly journals Conformal (In)Equality

2018 ◽  
Vol 168 ◽  
pp. 08001
Author(s):  
Young-Hwan Hyun ◽  
Yoonbai Kim ◽  
Seokcheon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Growth Index ◽  
Gravity Theory ◽  
Jordan Frame ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Modified Gravity Theories ◽  
Gravity Theories ◽  
The Universe

The current accelerating expansion of the Universe is explained either by dark energy or by modified gravity theories. Both of them can explain exactly the same background evolution of the Universe, however this degeneracy may be broken when the observation of large scale structure formation is taken into account. Two observables are parameterized by the so-called dark energy equation of state, ω and the growth index parameter, γ. From these observed parameters, one may reconstruct the model parameters of the so-called scalar-tensor gravity theory, one of the modified gravity theories. Especially, the scalar-tensor gravity theory is described both in Jordan frame and in Einstein frame. If cosmological observations are interpreted in one frame, then all of the observables should also be interpreted in that frame. This explicitly shows conformal inequality of cosmological observables.

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