Structure of spherically symmetric objects: a study based on structure scalars

The aim of this paper is to explore the consequences of extra curvature terms mediated from f(R, T, Q) (where Q ≡ R μ ν T μ ν ) theory on the formation of scalar functions and their importance in the study of populations who are crowded with regular relativistic objects. For this purpose, we model our system comprising of non-rotating spherical geometry formed due to gravitation of locally anisotropic and radiating sources. After considering a particular f(R, T, Q) model, we form a peculiar relation among Misner-Sharp mass, tidal forces, and matter variables. Through structure scalars, we have modeled shear, Weyl, and expansion evolutions equations. The investigation for the causes of the irregular distribution of energy density is also performed with and without constant curvature conditions. It is deduced that our computed one of the f(R, T, Q) structure scalars (Y T ) has a vital role to play in understanding celestial mechanisms in which gravitational interactions cause singularities to emerge.

Role of f(G) Gravity in the Study of Non-Static Complex Systems

The concept of complexity for dynamical spherically symmetric dissipative self-gravitating configuration [1] is generalized in the scenario of modified Gauss-Bonnet gravity. For this purpose, a spherically symmetric fluid with locally anisotropic, dissipative, and non-dissipative configuration is considered. We choose the same complexity factor for the structure as we did for the static case, while we consider the homologous condition for the simplest pattern of evolution. In this approach, we formulate structure scalars that demonstrate the essential properties of the system. A fluid distribution that fulfills the vanishing complexity constraint and proceeds homologously corresponds to isotropic, geodesic, homogeneous, and shear-free fluid. In the dissipative case, the fluid is still geodesic but it is shearing, and there is a wide range of solutions. In the last, the stability of vanishing complexity is examined.

Hyperbolically symmetric sources in Palatini f(R) gravity

A thorough examination of static hyperbolically symmetric matter configuration in the context of Palatini f(R) gravitational theory has been carried out in this manuscript. Following the work of Herrera et al. (Phys. Rev. D 103: 024037, 2021) we worked out the modified gravitational equations and matching conditions using the Palatini technique of variation in Einstein–Hilbert action. It is found from the evaluations that the energy density along with the contribution of dark source terms is inevitably negative which is quite useful in explaining several quantum field effects, because negative energies are closely linked with the quantum field theory. Such negative energies may also assist in time-travel to the past and formation of artificial wormholes. Furthermore, we evaluated the algebraic expressions for the mass of interior hyperbolical geometry and total energy budget, i.e., the Tolman mass of the considered source. Also, the structure scalars are evaluated to analyze the properties of matter configuration. Few analytical techniques are also presented by considering several cases to exhibit the exact analytical static solutions of the modified gravitational equations.

Structure scalars and their evolution for massive objects in f(R) gravity

In this manuscript, the Riemann tensor is split orthogonally to get five scalar functions known as structure scalars which have significance to gain insight into the composition and structure of spherically symmetric self-gravitating objects. Certain stellar equations are then evaluated to gather information about physical characteristics of such astrophysical objects. These stellar equations are further written in terms of acquired structure scalars so that the basic properties such as pressure anisotropy and energy density inhomogeneity of the fluid under consideration can be explored. Also, we have explored few static spherically symmetric solutions to show significance of structure scalars in the background of f(R) gravity.