Scalar-tensor cosmology and GSLT with entropy corrections

This paper investigates the validity of generalized second law of thermodynamics using both the power law and logarithmic entropy corrected formulas in a general scalar-tensor gravity. For this purpose, we take non-flat FRW universe model filled with magnetized perfect fluid matter bounded by four different horizons namely Hubble, apparent, particle and event horizons. We introduce a non-minimal interaction between scalar and matter fields and take Lagrangian density of non-linear electromagnetic effects. Finally, we extend this study to anisotropic case by taking Bianchi I universe model bounded by apparent horizon only and investigate the role of anisotropy parameter on the validity of GSLT. In this case, we also explore the behavior of some cosmological parameters.     

Bianchi type I cosmological model with variable Λ-term

Bianchi type I perfect fluid cosmological model is investigated with a variable cosmological term. Einstein’s field equations are solved for any arbitrary cosmic scale factor. The main result of the study is the expression for cosmological term as a power law of scale factor. The age of the universe can also be readily calculated.     

Two-Fluid Bianchi Type II Cosmological Models

In this paper we present a class of solutions of Einstein's field equations describing two-fluid models of the universe in a locally rotationally symmetric Bianchi type II space-time. In these models one fluid is the radiation distribution which represents the cosmic microwave background and the other fluid is the perfect fluid representing the matter content of the universe. It is found that both the fluids are comoving in the locally rotationally symmetric Bianchi type II space-time. The behaviour of the radiation density, matter density, the ratio of the matter density to the radiation density and the pressure has been discussed. A subclass of solutions is found to describe models of a spatially homogeneous and partially isotropic universe evolving from a radiation dominated era to a pressure free matter dominated era. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Bianchi type VI1 cosmological model with wet dark fluid in scale invariant theory of gravitation

In this paper, we have investigated Bianchi type VI _h , II and III cosmological model with wet dark fluid in scale invariant theory of gravity, where the matter field is in the form of perfect fluid and with a time dependent gauge function (Dirac gauge). A non-singular model for the universe filled with disorder radiation is constructed and some physical behaviors of the model are studied for the feasible VI _h (h=1) space-time.     

Bianchi type-I cosmological models with time dependent G and Λ

Einstein field equations with variable gravitational and cosmological constants are considered in the presence of perfect fluid for Bianchi type-I universe by assuming the cosmological term proportional to the Hubble parameter. This variation law for vacuum density has recently been proposed by Schützhold on the basis of quantum field estimations in the curved and expanding background. The model obtained approaches isotropy. The cosmological term tends asymptotically to a genuine cosmological constant, and the model tends to a deSitter universe. We obtain that the present universe is accelerating with a large fraction of cosmological density in the form of cosmological term.     

Cosmological Models with Variable G and Λ

Einstein's equations with variable gravitational and cosmological constants are considered in the presence of a perfect fluid for the anizotropic Bianchi I universe in a way which conserving the energy-momentum tensor. Two solutions are found, one of which the cosmological term varies inversely with power law of time. The other of which cosmological term is constant.     

Bianchi type I two-fluid cosmological models with a variable G and Λ

This paper presents anisotropic, homogeneous two-fluid cosmological models in a Bianchi type I space–time with a variable gravitational constant G and cosmological constant Λ. In the two-fluid model, one fluid represents the matter content of the universe and another fluid is chosen to model the CMB radiation. We find a variety of solutions in which the cosmological parameter varies inversely with time t. We also discuss in detail the behavior of associated fluid parameters and kinematical parameters. This paper pictures cosmic history when the radiation and matter content of the universe are in an interactive phase. Here, Ω is closing to 1 throughout the cosmic evolution.      

Bianchi Type III magnetized massive string cosmological model for perfect fluid distribution in general relativity

Bianchi Type III massive string cosmological model for perfect fluid distribution in the presence of magnetic field, is investigated. It is assumed that the universe is filled with barotropic perfect fluid. We have attempted to investigate Bianchi Type III string cosmological model incorporating perfect fluid with magnetic field. To get the deterministic model in terms of cosmic time, we have assumed that the expansion (θ) in the model is proportional to the shear. We have also assumed that F ₁₂ is the only non-vanishing component of electromagnetic field tensor F _ij . The behaviour of the model in presence and absence of magnetic field together with singularities in these models are also discussed.     

Thermodynamics and cosmic expansion in magnetized chameleonic Brans-Dicke universe

This study is emphasized to explore the validity of generalized second law of thermodynamics in the context of non-linear electrodynamics (magnetic effects only) with Brans-Dicke chameleon scalar field as dark energy candidate. For this purpose, we consider FRW universe model with perfect fluid matter contents. We evaluate matter energy density and magnetic field by taking interacting and non-interacting cases of magnetic field and matter as well as the power law ansatz for scalar field. The validity of this law is discussed by using the first law of thermodynamics for four different horizons: Hubble, apparent, particle and event horizons. We conclude that this law may hold for all four horizons with small positive red-shift when chameleon mechanism is taken into account in Brans-Dicke gravity. Finally, we investigate the statefinders in order to check the viability of the model.     

Energy conditions for Bianchi type I universe in f(G) gravity

In this paper, we discuss energy conditions in modified Gauss-Bonnet gravity for locally rotationally symmetric Bianchi type I universe model with perfect fluid. The matter contents are constructed to discuss the energy conditions bounds. We take two specific f(G) models along with present day values of Hubble, deceleration, jerk and snap parameters. It is found that weak and null energy conditions are satisfied while strong energy conditions are violated for both models which represents the accelerated expansion of the universe.     

Tilted Bianchi Type I stiff fluid magnetized cosmological model in general relativity

Tilted Bianchi Type I cosmological model for perfect fluid distribution in presence of magnetic field, is investigated. To get a determinate solution, it has been assumed that the universe is filled with stiff perfect fluid distribution together with A=(BC) ⁿ where A,B,C are metric potentials and n is a constant. The behaviour of the model in presence and absence of magnetic field is discussed. The various physical and geometrical aspects of the model, is also discussed. It has been shown that tilted nature of the Bianchi Type I model is preserved due to magnetic field. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Bianchi type-I cosmological models with perfect fluid in general relativity

Einstein's field equations with variable gravitational and cosmological constants are considered in the presence of perfect fluid for the Bianchi type-Ⅰ universe by assuming that the cosmological term is proportional to R-m(R is a scale factor and m is a constant).A variety of solutions are presented.The physical significance of the respective cosmological models are also discussed.     

Magnetized Stiff Fluid Tilted Universe for Perfect Fluid Distribution in General Relativity

We have investigated magnetized stiff fluid Bianchi Type I anisotropic tilted cosmological model for perfect fluid distribution in General Relativity. It has been assumed that the expansion in the model is only in two directions i.e. one of the Hubble parameter (H₁ = A₄/A); is zero. It has been shown that tilted nature of the model is preserved due to magnetic field. The various physical and geometrical aspects of the model is also discussed.     

Bianchi type-I cosmological models with time dependent q and Λ-term in general relativity

On getting motivation from increasing evidence for the need of a geometry that resembles Bianchi morphology to explain the observed anisotropy in the WMAP data, Einstein’s field equations with variable cosmological “constant” are considered in presence of perfect fluid for a homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-I space-time. Einstein’s field equations are solved by considering a time dependent deceleration parameter which affords a late time acceleration in the universe. The cosmological constant Λ is found to be a decreasing function of time and it approaches a small positive value at the present epoch which is corroborated by consequences from recent supernovae Ia observations. From recently developed Statefinder pair, the behavior of different stages of the evolution of the universe has been studied. The physical significance of the cosmological models have also been discussed.     

Study of Bianchi I anisotropic model in f(R,T) gravity

We discuss the Bianchi type I model with perfect fluid as matter content in f(R,T) gravity, where R is the Ricci scalar and T is the trace of the energy-momentum tensor. We obtain exact solutions of the field equations employing the anisotropic feature of spacetime for two expansion laws namely exponential and power expansions. The physical and kinematical quantities are examined for both cases in future evolution of the universe. We also explore the validity of null energy condition and conclude that our solutions are consistent with the current observations.     

Dynamics of Bianchi I universe with magnetized anisotropic Dark Energy

We study Bianchi type I cosmological model in the presence of magnetized anisotropic dark energy. The energy-momentum tensor consists of anisotropic fluid with anisotropic EoS p=ω ρ and a uniform magnetic field of energy density ρ _B . We obtain exact solutions to the field equations using the condition that expansion is proportional to the shear scalar. The physical behavior of the model is discussed with and without magnetic field. We conclude that universe model as well as anisotropic fluid do not approach isotropy through the evolution of the universe.     

Five dimensional bulk viscous cosmological model with wet dark fluid in general relativity

In this paper, we have constructed a five dimensional LRS Bianchi type I cosmological model with wet dark fluid (WDF) in general relativity with the matter field described as bulk viscosity. It is found that in presence of bulk viscosity an inflationary effective stiff fluid cosmological model is obtained, whereas in absence of bulk viscosity the wet dark fluid degenerate to stiff fluid. Some physical and geometrical properties of the model are also discussed.     

Exact Bianchi type VI0 cosmological solutions with matter in Brans-Dicke theory

We present an exact solution of the Brans-Dicke equations for cosmological models of Bianchi type VI₀ with stiff matter. The solution represents anisotropic universe which has its analogy in Einstein's theory. The corresponding result for a plane symmetry Bianchi type I model is obtained as a special case.     

A class of new Bianchi I perfect fluid space-times

A procedure to generate new exact solutions to Einstein equations for perfect fluids is applied to LRS Bianchi type I line-element. Starting from some known solutions a class of new perfect fluid solutions of Bianchi type I are presented. The physical and kinematical properties of spatially homogeneous and anisotropic cosmological models are studied.     

Isotropization of N-component orthogonal fluid within the framework of Einstein field equations

In this study, we build up a general formalism for tilted N-component fluid form to investigate the isotropization features of the Bianchi-type models excluding Bianchi-IX. We applied this formalism to Bianchi type I and V models analytically and numerically using the metric approach of Einstein field equations. It is found that only the stiff fluid for Bianchi I model does not isotropize, in the absence of cosmological constant. Other Bianchi type I and V models become isotropic regardless of the type of the fluid or how much component it has. The result does not change with the existence of a cosmological constant.