scholarly journals Relativistic Fractional-Dimension Gravity

Universe ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 387
Author(s):  
Gabriele U. Varieschi
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Fractional Dimension ◽  
Laplacian Operator ◽  
Alternative Theory ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Weight Factor ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Time Dimension ◽  
Lagrange Equations ◽  
Standard Cosmology

This paper presents a relativistic version of Newtonian Fractional-Dimension Gravity (NFDG), an alternative gravitational model recently introduced and based on the theory of fractional-dimension spaces. This extended version—Relativistic Fractional-Dimension Gravity (RFDG)—is based on other existing theories in the literature and might be useful for astrophysical and cosmological applications. In particular, in this work, we review the mathematical theory for spaces with non-integer dimensions and its connections with the non-relativistic NFDG. The Euler–Lagrange equations for scalar fields can also be extended to spaces with fractional dimensions, by adding an appropriate weight factor, and then can be used to generalize the Laplacian operator for rectangular, spherical, and cylindrical coordinates. In addition, the same weight factor can be added to the standard Hilbert action in order to obtain the field equations, following methods used for scalar-tensor models of gravity, multi-scale spacetimes, and fractional gravity theories. We then apply the field equations to standard cosmology and to the Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker metric. Using a suitable weight vtt, depending on the synchronous time t and on a single time-dimension parameter αt, we extend the Friedmann equations to the RFDG case. This allows for the computation of the scale factor at for different values of the fractional time-dimension αt and the comparison with standard cosmology results. Future additional work on the subject, including studies of the cosmological late-time acceleration, type Ia supernovae data, and related dark energy theory will be needed to establish this model as a relativistic alternative theory of gravity.

scholarly journals A Riccati equation based approach to isotropic scalar field cosmologies

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (07) ◽  
pp. 1450063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiberiu Harko ◽  
Francisco S. N. Lobo ◽  
M. K. Mak
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Evolution Equation ◽  
Interaction Potential ◽  
Arbitrary Function ◽  
Field Potential ◽  
Type Equation ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Cosmological Models ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Field Equations

Gravitationally coupled scalar fields ϕ, distinguished by the choice of an effective self-interaction potential V(ϕ), simulating a temporarily nonvanishing cosmological term, can generate both inflation and late time acceleration. In scalar field cosmological models the evolution of the Hubble function is determined, in terms of the interaction potential, by a Riccati type equation. In the present work, we investigate scalar field cosmological models that can be obtained as solutions of the Riccati evolution equation for the Hubble function. Four exact integrability cases of the field equations are presented, representing classes of general solutions of the Riccati evolution equation. The solutions correspond to cosmological models in which the Hubble function is proportional to the scalar field potential plus a linearly decreasing function of time, models with the time variation of the scalar field potential proportional to the potential minus its square, models in which the potential is the sum of an arbitrary function and the square of the function integral, and models in which the potential is the sum of an arbitrary function and the derivative of its square root, respectively. The cosmological properties of all models are investigated in detail, and it is shown that they can describe the inflationary or the late accelerating phase in the evolution of the universe.

scholarly journals Viscous string cosmological models in alternative theory of gravity

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 180-187
Author(s):  
Mishra RK ◽  
Chand A
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Cosmic Time ◽  
String Tension ◽  
Cosmological Models ◽  
Alternative Theory ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Einstein Field Equations ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Suitable Relation ◽  
Increasing Function

In present communication, the Bianchi type-III, viscous string cosmological models have been investigated in scalar-tensor Brans-Dicke gravity. To obtain an exact solution of the Einstein field equations (EFE), it is assumed that the viscosity is the power function of energy density and the deceleration parameter (DP) as a function of cosmic time with suitable relation i.e. a(t)=[sinh(αt)]1/n , here α,n≠0 are constants. It is observed that the power index has the important significance on the evolution of string cosmological models. It is also noticed that the string tension density (λ) is increasing function of time where as the energy density (ρ) and the cosmological constant (Λ) are decreasing with time and converges to a small value at late time. For better understanding of the model, we have also presented the kinematic and geometric properties of the models.

scholarly journals FERMIONIC AND SCALAR FIELDS AS SOURCES OF INTERACTING DARK MATTER–DARK ENERGY

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (13) ◽  
pp. 2543-2558 ◽  
Author(s):  
SAMUEL LEPE ◽  
JAVIER LORCA ◽  
FRANCISCO PEÑA ◽  
YERKO VÁSQUEZ
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Analytical Solution ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Nonminimal Coupling ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Fermionic Field ◽  
Minimal Coupling ◽  
Constant Type

From a variational action with nonminimal coupling with a scalar field and classical scalar and fermionic interaction, cosmological field equations can be obtained. Imposing a Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker (FLRW) metric, the equations lead directly to a cosmological model consisting of two interacting fluids, where the scalar field fluid is interpreted as dark energy and the fermionic field fluid is interpreted as dark matter. Several cases were studied analytically and numerically. An important feature of the non-minimal coupling is that it allows crossing the barrier from a quintessence to phantom behavior. The insensitivity of the solutions to one of the parameters of the model permits it to find an almost analytical solution for the cosmological constant type of universe.

Hypersurface-homogeneous cosmological models with dynamical equation of state parameter in Lyra geometry

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (10) ◽  
pp. 1100-1105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shri Ram ◽  
S. Chandel ◽  
M.K. Verma
Keyword(s):  
Dynamical Equation ◽  
State Parameter ◽  
Lyra Geometry ◽  
Cosmological Models ◽  
Anisotropic Fluid ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Homogeneous Cosmological Models ◽  
Negative Constant ◽  
Equation Of State Parameter

The hypersurface homogeneous cosmological models are investigated in the presence of an anisotropic fluid in the framework of Lyra geometry. Exact solutions of field equations are obtained by applying a special law of variation for mean Hubble parameter that gives a negative constant value of the deceleration parameter. These solutions correspond to anisotropic accelerated expanding cosmological models that isotropize for late time even in the presence of anisotropic fluid. The anisotropy of the fluid also isotropizes at late time. Some physical and kinematical properties of the model are also discussed.

scholarly journals Plane Symmetric Solutions of a Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation

1977 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
DRK Reddy
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Empty Space ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Plane Symmetric ◽  
Zero Mass ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation

Plane symmetric solutions of a scalar-tensor theory proposed by Dunn have been obtained. These solutions are observed to be similar to the plane symmetric solutions of the field equations corresponding to zero mass scalar fields obtained by Patel. It is found that the empty space-times of general relativity discussed by Taub and by Bera are obtained as special cases.

scholarly journals Conformal gravity with electrodynamics for fermion fields and their symmetry breaking mechanism

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 1450019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Fabbri
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Specific Form ◽  
Conformal Gravity ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Cosmological Constant Problem ◽  
Conformal Theory ◽  
Fermion Fields ◽  
Breaking Mechanism ◽  
Cosmological Constants ◽  
Dirac Spinors

In this paper, we consider an axial torsion to build metric-compatible connections in conformal gravity, with gauge potentials; the geometric background is filled with Dirac spinors: scalar fields with suitable potentials are added eventually. The system of field equations is worked out to have torsional effects converted into spinorial self-interactions: the massless spinors display self-interactions of a specific form that gives them the features they have in the non-conformal theory but with the additional character of renormalizability, and the mechanisms of generation of mass and cosmological constants become dynamical. As a final step we will address the cosmological constant problem and the coincidence issue.

scholarly journals RADION POTENTIAL AND BRANE DYNAMICS

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (24) ◽  
pp. 1583-1595 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. MERSINI
Keyword(s):  
Inflation Rate ◽  
Vacuum Energy ◽  
Density Perturbation ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Frw Universe ◽  
Strong Suppression ◽  
Dynamic Setting ◽  
The Universe

We examine the cosmology of Randall–Sundrum model in a dynamic setting where scalar fields are present in the bulk as well as the branes. This generates a mechanism similar to that of Goldberger–Wise for radion stabilization and the recovery of late-time cosmology features on the branes. Due to the induced radion dynamics, the inflating branes roll towards the minimum of the radion potential, thereby exiting inflation and reheating the universe. In the slow roll part of the potential, the TeV branes have maximum inflation rate and energy as their coupling to the radion and bulk modes have minimum suppression. Hence, when rolling down the steep end of the potential towards the stable point, the radion field (which appears as the inflaton of the effective 4-D theory in the branes) decays very fast and reheats the universe. This process results in a decrease of the brane's canonical vacuum energy, Λ4. However, at the minimum of the potential Λ4 is small but not necessarily zero and the fine-tuning issue remains. Density perturbation constraints introduce an upper bound on Λ4. Due to the large radion mass and strong suppression to the bulk modes, moduli problems and bulk reheating do not occur. The reheat temperature and a sufficient number of e-folding constraints for the brane-universe are also satisfied. The model therefore recovers the radiation dominated FRW universe.

scholarly journals GEOMETRY AND MATTER REDUCTION IN A 5D KALUZA–KLEIN FRAMEWORK

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (20) ◽  
pp. 1565-1575 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. LACQUANITI ◽  
G. MONTANI
Keyword(s):  
Dimensional Reduction ◽  
Source Term ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Conservation Equation ◽  
Maxwell System ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Bianchi Identities ◽  
Matter Tensor ◽  
Consistent Approach ◽  
Kaluza Klein

In this paper we consider the Kaluza–Klein field equations in the presence of a generic 5D matter tensor which is governed by a conservation equation due to 5D Bianchi identities. Following a previous work, we provide a consistent approach to matter where the problem of huge massive modes is removed, without relaxing the compactification hypotheses; therefore we perform the dimensional reduction either for metric fields and for matter, thus identifying a pure 4D tensor term, a 4D vector term and a scalar one. Hence we are able to write down a consistent set of equations for the complete dynamics of matter and fields; with respect to the pure Einstein–Maxwell system we now have two additional scalar fields: the usual dilaton one plus a scalar source term. Some significant scenarios involving these terms are discussed and perspectives for cosmological applications are suggested.

Five-dimensional Brans–Dicke compactified universe dominated by a varying speed of light

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (30) ◽  
pp. 2050252
Author(s):  
Rami Ahmad El-Nabulsi
Keyword(s):  
Killing Vector ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Analytic Solutions ◽  
Accelerated Expansion ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Speed Of Light ◽  
Orthogonal Space ◽  
Spacetime Curvature ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Data Analytic

We extend the model of a 5D Brans–Dicke gravity theory reduced to 4D through the presence of a hypersurface-orthogonal space-like killing vector field in the underlying 5D spacetime by including a varying speed of light. The resulting model is characterized by the presence of two scalar fields. We focus on late-time power law solutions which emerge in general when scalar fields couple to spacetime curvature and do not contradict the SNIa astrophysical data. Analytic solutions in 4-dimensions are derived and late-time accelerated expansion was found. The universe is dominated by dark energy, free from phantom field and is characterized by a decaying energy matter density, decaying scalar fields, and a decreasing celerity of light. The model is confronted with astrophysical observations and is found to fit these data.

scholarly journals Cosmological dynamics of f(R) models in dynamical system analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (22) ◽  
pp. 2050124
Author(s):  
Parth Shah ◽  
Gauranga C. Samanta
Keyword(s):  
Dynamical System ◽  
Asymptotic Behavior ◽  
Critical Points ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Acceleration Phase ◽  
First Case ◽  
Acceleration Of The Universe ◽  
The Universe

In this work we try to understand the late-time acceleration of the universe by assuming some modification in the geometry of the space and using dynamical system analysis. This technique allows to understand the behavior of the universe without analytically solving the field equations. We study the acceleration phase of the universe and stability properties of the critical points which could be compared with observational results. We consider an asymptotic behavior of two particular models [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] with [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] for the study. As a first case we fix the value of [Formula: see text] and analyze for all [Formula: see text]. Later as second case, we fix the value of [Formula: see text] and calculation are done for all [Formula: see text]. At the end all the calculations for the generalized case have been shown and results have been discussed in detail.

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