Analysis of strange quark stars in massive Brans–Dicke gravity

In this paper, we explore the behavior and anisotropic structure of quark stellar models in the framework of massive Brans–Dicke gravity. The system of field equations, representing a static sphere, is formulated by incorporating the MIT bag model. We use the Karmarkar condition for embedding class-one to formulate a relativistic model corresponding to a well-behaved radial metric function. The values of unknown parameters are determined through the matching of internal and external space–times at the hypersurface. The observed masses and radii of the strange star candidates (RXJ 1856-37, Her X-1 and PSR J1614-2230) specify the solution. Further, we evaluate the impact of the massive scalar field on state parameters and investigate the viability as well as stability of the self-gravitating objects. It is found that the obtained values of the bag constant (corresponding to each star) lie within the accepted range. Moreover, the anisotropic structure meets the necessary viability and stability criteria.

Extended gravitational decoupling approach in f(𝒢) gravity

In this paper, we explore decoupled anisotropic interior solutions for static sphere using extended gravitational decoupling technique in [Formula: see text] gravity. We choose Tolman-IV solution as the isotropic interior source describing compact spherical geometry and extend its domains to determine two anisotropic models using some physical constraints. We test physical acceptability of both models for the compact star PSRJ1416-2230 through physical parameters, energy bounds and causality condition. It is observed that both models are physically viable as well as stable. It is also found that the first star model becomes more dense at its core as compared to the second for a small increase in the coupling constant [Formula: see text].

Complexity factor for self-gravitating system in modified Gauss–Bonnet gravity

In this paper, we develop a complexity factor for static sphere in modified Gauss–Bonnet gravity with anisotropic and nonhomogeneous configuration. We use the field equations as well as equation of continuity to derive expressions for mass function in [Formula: see text] gravity. The Riemann tensor is split using Bel’s approach to formulate structure scalars that exhibit fundamental properties of the system. A complexity factor is developed on the basis of these scalars and the condition of vanishing complexity is used to obtain solutions of two different models. It is observed that modified terms increase complexity of the matter distribution.

Nakedly singular counterpart of Schwarzschild’s incompressible star. A barotropic continuity condition in the center

A static sphere of incompressible fluid with uniform proper energy density is considered as an example of exact star-like solution with weakened central regularity conditions characteristic of a nakedly singular spherical vaccuum solution. The solution is a singular counterpart of the Schwarzschild’s interior solution. The initial condition in the center for general barotropic equations of state is established.

Radiating collapse in the presence of anisotropic stresses

In this paper, we investigate the effect of anisotropic stresses (radial and tangential pressures being unequal) for a collapsing fluid sphere dissipating energy in the form of radial flux. The collapse starts from an initial static sphere described by the Bowers and Liang solution and proceeds until the time of formation of the horizon. We find that the surface redshift increases as the stellar fluid moves away from isotropy. We explicitly show that the formation of the horizon is delayed in the presence of anisotropy. The evolution of the temperature profiles is investigated by employing a causal heat transport equation of the Maxwell–Cattaneo form. Both the Eckart and causal temperatures are enhanced by anisotropy at each interior point of the stellar configuration.

Circular geodesic of Bardeen and Ayon–Beato–Garcia regular black-hole and no-horizon spacetimes

In this paper, we study circular geodesic motion of test particles and photons in the Bardeen and Ayon–Beato–Garcia (ABG) geometry describing spherically symmetric regular black-hole or no-horizon spacetimes. While the Bardeen geometry is not exact solution of Einstein's equations, the ABG spacetime is related to self-gravitating charged sources governed by Einstein's gravity and nonlinear electrodynamics. They both are characterized by the mass parameter m and the charge parameter g. We demonstrate that in similarity to the Reissner–Nordstrom (RN) naked singularity spacetimes an antigravity static sphere should exist in all the no-horizon Bardeen and ABG solutions that can be surrounded by a Keplerian accretion disc. However, contrary to the RN naked singularity spacetimes, the ABG no-horizon spacetimes with parameter g/m > 2 can contain also an additional inner Keplerian disc hidden under the static antigravity sphere. Properties of the geodesic structure are reflected by simple observationally relevant optical phenomena. We give silhouette of the regular black-hole and no-horizon spacetimes, and profiled spectral lines generated by Keplerian rings radiating at a fixed frequency and located in strong gravity region at or nearby the marginally stable circular geodesics. We demonstrate that the profiled spectral lines related to the regular black-holes are qualitatively similar to those of the Schwarzschild black-holes, giving only small quantitative differences. On the other hand, the regular no-horizon spacetimes give clear qualitative signatures of their presence while compared to the Schwarschild spacetimes. Moreover, it is possible to distinguish the Bardeen and ABG no-horizon spacetimes, if the inclination angle to the observer is known.