Proper time reparametrization in cosmology: Möbius symmetry and Kodama charges

It has been noticed that for a large class of cosmological models, the gauge fixing of the time-reparametrization invariance does not completely fix the clock. Instead, the system enjoys a surprising residual Noether symmetry under a Möbius reparametrization of the proper time, which maps gauge-inequivalent solutions to the Friedmann equations onto each other. In this work, we provide a unified treatment of this hidden conformal symmetry and its realization in the homogeneous and isotropic sector of the Einstein-Scalar-Λ system. We consider the flat Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) model, the (A)dS cosmology and provide a first treatment of the model with spatial constant curvature. We derive the general condition relating the choice of proper time and the conformal weight of the scale factor, and give a detailed analysis of the conserved Noether charges generating this physical symmetry. Our approach allows us to identify new realizations of this symmetry while recovering previous results in a unified manner. We also present the general mapping onto the conformal particle and discuss the solution-generating nature of the transformations beyond the Möbius symmetry. Finally, we show that, at least in a restricted context, this hidden conformal symmetry is intimately related to the Kodama charges of spherically symmetric gravity. This new connection suggests that the Möbius invariance of cosmology is only the corner of a larger symmetry structure which could be relevant beyond cosmological models.

Collapse geometry in inhomogeneous FRW model

Collapsing process is studied in special type of inhomogeneous spherically symmetric space-time model (known as IFRW model), having no time-like Killing vector field. The matter field for collapse dynamics is considered to be perfect fluid with anisotropic pressure. The main issue of this investigation is to examine whether the end state of the collapse to be a naked singularity or a black hole. Finally, null geodesics is studied near the singularity.

Fractal FRW model within domain wall

In this paper an attempt has been made to study the flat fractal Friedmann–Robertson–Walker model filled with domain walls. We have obtained the fractal equation of deceleration parameter and tension of the domain wall. It is observed that, while domain walls exist at early times, they disappear at late time. Finally, some physical parameters of the model are discussed using graphs.

Interacting self-consistent system of spinor and gravitational fields

Within the scope of simple cosmological models we have studied the role of spinor field in the evolution of the Universe when it is non-minimally coupled to the gravitational one. If the spinor field nonlinearity describes an ordinary matter such as radiation, the presence of non-minimality becomes essential and leads to the rapid expansion of the Universe in FRW model, but this is not the case for LRSBI model. If the spinor field nonlinearity describes a dark energy the role non-minimal coupling becomes insignificant in both isotropic and anisotropic models.

A study of pilgrim dark energy model in Brans–Dicke theory

In this paper, we study the behavior of non-interacting and interacting pilgrim dark energy (DE) for non-flat FRW model in Brans–Dicke (BD) theory. We consider the future event horizon as well as logarithmic form of BD scalar field [Formula: see text], where [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] is the scale factor. We evaluate some well-known cosmological parameters such as equation of state as well as deceleration parameter and [Formula: see text] plane as well as statefinder parameters. We discuss graphical behavior of these parameters through pilgrim DE parameter [Formula: see text] for both non-interacting as well as interacting case with interacting parameter [Formula: see text]. It is found that the equation of state parameter gives consistent results with the current cosmic behavior while the deceleration parameter represents transition from decelerated to accelerated phase. The cosmological planes represent different DE regions. Finally, we discuss stability of the model through squared speed of sound in both cases.

Parameterizing Dark Energy Models and Study of Finite Time Future Singularities

A review on spatially flat D-dimensional Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) model of the universe has been performed. Some standard parameterizations of the equation of state parameter of the dark energy models are proposed and the possibilities of finite time future singularities are investigated. It is found that certain types of these singularities may appear by tuning some parameters appropriately. Moreover, for a scalar field theoretic description of the model, it was found that the model undergoes bouncing solutions in some favorable cases.

FRW cosmology in f(R,T) gravity

In the present paper, the work of Moreas et al. [P. H. R. S. Moraes, G. Ribeiro and R. A. C. Correa, A transition from a decelerated to an accelerated phase of the universe expansion from the simplest non-trivial polynomial function of T in the [Formula: see text] formalism, Astrophys. Space Sci. 361 (2016) 227–231] is extended to study the FRW model in [Formula: see text] gravity. The expressions for deceleration and Hubble parameters are determined in terms of redshift. The age of the universe is established using [Formula: see text] high-redshift type Ia supernovae data from the Supernova cosmology project and 15 low-redshift type Ia supernovae data from the Calán/Tolono Supernova survey [S. Permutter et al., Measurements of Omega and Lambda from 42 High-Redshift Supernovae, Astrophys. J. 517 (1999) 565–585]. For these redshifts, the data of observed apparent magnitude and luminosity distance are used for the comparison with the obtained theoretical values.

Phase space analysis of a FRW cosmology in the Maxwell–Cattaneo approach

In this work, we present a phase space analysis of a spatially flat Friedmann–Robertson–Walker (FRW) model in which the dark matter fluid is modeled as an imperfect fluid having bulk viscosity. The bulk viscosity is governed by the Maxwell–Cattaneo approach. The rest of the components of the model — radiation and dark energy — are treated as perfect fluids. Imposing a complete cosmological dynamics and taking into account a recent constraint on the dark matter equation-of-state (EOS), we obtain bound on the bulk viscosity. We show that is possible to describe transitions from radiation-dominated to matter-dominated period, which then evolves to a stable accelerated solution of late time. At early time, before the radiation-dominated epoch, the model suggests the presence of an unstable stiff matter solution which is not possible to associate with a viable configuration in the early universe.

Cosmologies with Scalar Fields from Higher Dimensions Applied to Bianchi Type VIh=-1 Model: Classical and Quantum Solutions

We construct an effective four-dimensional model by compactifying a ten-dimensional theory of gravity coupled with a real scalar dilaton field on a time-dependent torus. The corresponding action in four dimensions is similar to the action of K-essence theories. This approach is applied to anisotropic cosmological Bianchi type VI(h=-1) model for which we study the classical coupling of the anisotropic scale factors with the two real scalar moduli produced by the compactification process. The classical Einstein field equations give us a hidden symmetry, corresponding to the equality between two radii B=C, which permits us to solve exactly the equations of motion. One relation between the scale factors (A,C) via the solutions is found. With this hidden symmetry, then we solve the FRW model, finding that the scale factor goes to B radii. Also the corresponding Wheeler-DeWitt (WDW) equation in the context of Standard Quantum Cosmology is solved, building a wavepacket when the scalar fields have a hyperbolic behavior, obtaining some qualitative results when we analyze the projection plane to the wall formed by the probability density. Bohm’s formalism for this cosmological model is revisited too.

Cosmological Models in Lyra Geometry with Linearly Varying Deceleration Parameter

Cosmological models with linearly varying deceleration parameter in the cosmological theory based on Lyra’s geometry have been discussed. Exact solutions have been obtained for a spatially flat FRW model by considering a time dependent displacement field. We have also obtained the time periods during which the universe undergoes decelerated and accelerated expansions for a matter-dominated universe.