FRW cosmological models with cosmological constant in f (R,T) theory of gravity

In the present paper, we have generalized the behaviors of {\color{blue}transit-decelerating to accelerating} FRW cosmological model in f (R, T) gravity theory, where R, T are Ricci scalar and trace of energy-momentum tensor respectively. The solution of the corresponding field equations is obtained by assuming a linear function of the Hubble parameter H, i.e., q = c₁ + c₂H which gives a time-dependent DP (deceleration parameter) q(t)=-1+\frac{c_2}{\sqrt{2c_2 t +c_3}}, where c₃ and c₂ are arbitrary integrating constants [Tiwari et al., Eur. Phys. J. Plus: 131, 447 (2016); 132, 126 (2017)]. There are two scenarios in which we explain the particular form of scale factor thus obtained (i) By using the recent constraints from OHD and JLA data which shows a cosmic deceleration to acceleration and (ii) By using new constraints from supernovae type la union data which shows accelerating expansion universe (q<0) throughout the evolution. We have observed that the EoS parameter, energy density parameters, and important cosmological planes yield the results compatible with the modern observational data. For the derived models, we have calculated various physical parameters as Luminosity distance, Distance modulus, and Apparent magnitude versus redshift for both supporting current observations.

Cosmological Solutions for the Geometrical Scalar-Tensor with the Potential Determined by the Noether Symmetry Approach

The aim of this work is to study a scalar-tensor theory where owing to Palatini’s variational method the space-time is endowed with a geometrical structure of Weyl integrable type. The geometrical nature of the scalar field is related to the non-metricity so that the theory is known as geometrical scalar-tensor. On the framework of Weyl transformations, a non-minimally coupled scalar-tensor theory on the Jordan frame corresponds to a minimally coupled Einstein–Hilbert action on the Einstein frame. The scalar potential is selected by the Noether symmetry approach in order to obtain conserved quantities for the FRW cosmological model. Exact solutions are obtained and analyzed in the context of the cosmological scenarios consistent with an expanding universe. A particular case is matched in each frame and the role of scalar field as a dark energy component is discussed.

Cosmological models based on relativity with a privileged frame

Cosmological models, stemming from the extension of the “special relativity (SR) with a privileged frame” to general relativity (GR), are developed and fitted to the observational data. The framework termed “SR with a privileged frame” incorporates the privileged frame into SR while retaining the fundamental spacetime symmetry which, in the standard SR, manifests itself as Lorentz invariance. The correspondingly modified GR, like the standard GR, is based on the equivalence principle but with the properly modified spacetime local symmetry in which an invariant combination differs from the Minkowski interval of the standard SR. Applying the modified GR to cosmology yields the luminosity distance — redshift relation corrected such that the observed deceleration parameter can be negative as it is obtained from the data for Type Ia supernovae. Thus, the observed negative values of the deceleration parameter can be explained within the matter-dominated Friedman–Robertson–Walker (FRW) cosmological model of the universe without introducing the dark energy. A number of other observations, such as Baryon Acoustic Oscillations and Cosmic Microwave Background, also can be well fit to the cosmological model arising from the GR based on the SR with a privileged frame.

Universe with wet dark fluid: A dynamical systems approach

We investigate the dynamical systems analysis of Friedmann–Robertson–Walker (FRW) cosmological model with wet dark fluid. A new equation of state for the dark energy component of the Universe has been used. It is modeled by the equation of state [Formula: see text], which can describe a liquid, e.g. water. To analyze the evolution equations, we have introduced suitable transformation of variables. The evolution of corresponding solutions is presented by curves in the phase–plane diagram. The nature of critical points are analyzed and stable attractors are examined for our cosmological model. We determine the classical stabilities of these cosmologies. We also examine the transition of early decelerating stage of the Universe to present the accelerating stage of the Universe.

Friedmann–Robertson–Walker (FRW) cosmological model in the present perspective

In this paper, we have presented a cosmological model that represents spatially homogenous and isotropic accelerating universe from the perspective of the latest developments begun by Perlmutter and Riess in cosmology. For this, Friedmann–Robertson–Walker (FRW) space–time metric is considered and our universe is assumed to be filled with two types of fluids. One is ordinary baryonic perfect fluid and the other one is mysterious and bizarre dark energy perfect fluid with negative pressure. This creates a repulsive field that produces acceleration in the universe. We have used 581 Union 2.1 compilation data to statistically estimate present values of cosmological parameters Ωde, Ωm, Ωk and equation of state parameter ωde for our model. We have used 31 datasets of observed values of Hubble constant for various redshifts to estimate the present value of Hubble constant H0. On the basis of these we have calculated the present age of the universe, densities, and deceleration parameter. Evolution of deceleration parameter shows that our universe has gone through an accelerating phase two times. In the beginning, and at present. We have also calculated Particle horizon and the time at which acceleration began. Our results are close to latest surveys.

Scalar–tensor teleparallel gravity with boundary term by Noether symmetries

In the framework of teleparallel gravity, the Friedman–Robertson–Walker (FRW) cosmological model with scalar tensor theory, where scalar field is non-minimally coupled to both the torsion scalar and boundary term, is studied. Utilizing the Noether symmetry approach in such a theory, we obtain the explicit forms of the couplings and potential as a function of the scalar field. We present some important cosmological solutions for the modified field equations using these functions gotten via the Noether symmetry approach. Finally, the interesting cosmological properties of these solutions are discussed in detail, and it is shown that they can describe a universe leading to the late-time accelerating expansion.

A class of simple bouncing and late-time accelerating cosmologies in f(R) gravity

We consider the field equations for a flat FRW cosmological model, given by Eq. (??), in an a priori generic [Formula: see text] gravity model and cast them into a, completely normalized and dimensionless, system of ODEs for the scale factor and the function [Formula: see text], with respect to the scalar curvature [Formula: see text]. It is shown that under reasonable assumptions, namely for power-law functional form for the [Formula: see text] gravity model, one can produce simple analytical and numerical solutions describing bouncing cosmological models where in addition there are late-time accelerating. The power-law form for the [Formula: see text] gravity model is typically considered in the literature as the most concrete, reasonable, practical and viable assumption [see S. D. Odintsov and V. K. Oikonomou, Phys. Rev. D 90 (2014) 124083, arXiv:1410.8183 [gr-qc]]. However even without assuming a power-law form for the [Formula: see text] gravity model, the formulation of the field equations, that is suggested in this paper, is according to the author’s viewpoint quite generic in order to analyze the resulting field equations, without any further assumptions. Possibility of extending these results is briefly discussed.