Effective dark energy models and dark energy models with bounce in frames of F(T) gravity

Various cosmological models in frames of F(T) gravity are considered. The general scheme of constructing effective dark energy models with various evolution is presented. It is showed that these models in principle are compatible with ΛCDM model. The dynamics of universe governed by F(T) gravity can mimics ΛCDM evolution in past but declines from it in a future. We also construct some dark energy models with the “real” (non-effective) equation-of-state parameter w such that w≤?1. It is showed that in F(T) gravity the Universe filled phantom field not necessarily ends its existence in singularity. There are two possible mechanisms permitting the final singularity. Firstly due to the nonlinear dependence between energy density and H ² (H is the Hubble parameter) the universe can expands not so fast as in the general relativity and in fact Little Rip regime take place instead Big Rip. We also considered the models with possible bounce in future. In these models the universe expansion can mimics the dynamics with future singularity but due to bounce in future universe begin contracts.     

Kaluza-Klein universe with cosmic strings and bulk viscosity in f(R,T) gravity

A five dimensional Kaluza-Klein cosmological model is considered in the frame work of f(R,T) gravity proposed by Harko et al. (Phys. Rev. D 84:024020, 2011) when the source for energy momentum tensor is a bulk viscous fluid containing one dimensional cosmic strings. A barotropic equation of state is assumed to get a determinate solution of the field equations. Also, the bulk viscous pressure is assumed to be proportional to the energy density. The physical behavior of the model is also discussed.     

Non-existence of Bianchi type-III bulk viscous string cosmological model in f(R,T) gravity

A spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-III space-time is considered in the presence of bulk viscous fluid containing one dimensional cosmic strings in the frame work of f(R,T) gravity proposed by Harko et al. (Phys. Rev. D 84:024020, 2011). To get a determinate solution of the field equations of this theory, we have used (i) a barotropic equation of state for the pressure and density and (ii) the bulk viscous pressure is proportional to the energy density. It is interesting to observe that, in this case, Bianchi type-III bulk viscous string cosmological model does not exist and degenerates into vacuum model of general relativity.     

Anisotropic bulk viscous cosmological models in a modified gravity

A spatially homogeneous Bianchi type-VI₀ space-time is considered in the frame work of f(R,T) gravity proposed by Harko et al. (Phys. Rev. D 84:024020, 2011) when the source for energy momentum tensor is a bulk viscous fluid containing one dimensional cosmic strings. Exact solutions of the field equations are obtained both in the absence and in the presence of cosmic strings under some specific plausible physical conditions. Some physical and kinematical properties of the model are, also, studied.     

Bulk viscous cosmological models in f(R,T) theory of gravity

We have constructed Locally Rotationally Symmetric Bianchi type I (LRSBI) cosmological models in the f(R,T) theory of gravity when the source of gravitation is the bulk viscous fluid. The models are constructed for f(R,T)=R+2f(T) and f(R,T)=f ₁(R)+f ₂(T). We found that in the first case the model degenerates into effective stiff fluid model of the universe. In the second case we obtained degenerate effective stiff fluid model as well as general bulk viscous models of the universe. Some physical and kinematical properties of the models are also discussed.     

Bianchi type-III bulk viscous cosmic string model in a scalar-tensor theory of gravitation

A spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-III space-time is considered in the presence of bulk viscous fluid containing one dimensional cosmic strings in the frame work of a scalar-tensor theory of gravity proposed by Saez and Ballester (in Phys. Lett. A 113:467, 1986). We have obtained a determinate solution of the field equations of this theory, using (i) a barotropic equation of state for the pressure and density and (ii) the bulk viscous pressure is proportional to the energy density. Some physical properties of the model are also discussed.     

Revisiting the coincidence problem in f(R) gravitation

The energy densities of dark matter (DM) and dark energy (DE) are of the same order at the present epoch despite the fact that both these quantities have contrasting characteristics and are presumed to have evolved distinctively with cosmic evolution. This is a major issue in standard ΛCDM cosmology and is termed “The Coincidence Problem” which hitherto cannot be explained by any fundamental theory. In this spirit, Bisabr (2010) reported a cosmological scenario in f(R) gravity where DM and DE interact and exchange energy with each other and therefore evolve dependently. We investigate the efficiency and model independancy of the technique reported in Bisabr (2010) in addressing the Coincidence problem with the help of two f(R) gravity models with model parameters constrained from various observations. Our result confirm the idea that not all scalar-tensor gravity theories and models can circumvent the Coincidence Problem and any cosmological scenario with interacting fluids is highly model dependent and hence alternate model independent theories and ideas should be nominated to solve this mystery.     

A two-dimensional study for cooling and self-gravitating accretion discs

A solution to the coincidence and Big Rip problems on the bases of an anisotropic space-time is proposed. To do so, we study the interaction between viscous dark energy and dark matter in the scope of the Bianchi type-I Universe. We parameterize the viscosity and the interaction between the two fluids by constants ζ ₀ and σ respectively. A detailed investigation on the cosmological implications of this parametrization has been made. We have also performed a geometrical diagnostic by using the statefinder pairs {s,r} and {q,r} in order to differentiate between different dark energy models. Moreover, we fit the coupling parameter σ as well as the Hubble’s parameter H ₀ of our model by minimizing the χ ² through the age differential method, involving a direct measurement of H.     

Om diagnostic for viscous Cardassian universe

Om diagnostic is a useful geometric method to differentiate between different cosmological models without the accurate current value of matter density. We investigate the Om diagnostic for viscous Cardassian universe and find that the model can be easily distinguished from LCDM. We also investigate the influence of the bulk viscosity coefficient τ on the evolutive behavior of Om with respect to redshift z. According to the value of Om(z=0) for viscous Cardassian models, we obtain the current value of equation of state w _k0.     

Static wormhole solutions in f(R) gravity

In this work, we study static spherically symmetric wormhole solutions in f(R) gravity. We explore wormhole solutions for anisotropic and isotropic fluids as well as barotropic equation of state with radial pressure. The behavior of weak and null energy conditions is investigated in each case. It is found that these energy conditions are violated for both the anisotropic and isotropic case but are satisfied for barotropic fluids in particular regions. This confirms the existence of wormholes obeying the energy conditions in these regions.     

Pitch angle diffusion by bounce resonance

The paper aims at removing the restriction x ? 1 (where x is the cosine of the equatorial pitch angle) in the theory of pitch angle diffusion by bounce resonance. When the fourth order anharmonicity term is included in the expansion of the magnetic field around the equator, the parallel displacement of a particle becomes a superposition of the first and third harmonics of the fundamental frequency. The diffusion coefficient for pitch angle scattering by bounce resonance has been evaluated by taking into consideration the anharmonicity effects, and this expression can be expected to be valid for particles which mirror at higher latitudes also.     

The role of stellar envelope convection in gravity-darkening and its relation to observational data

We study the role of convection in the surface heat flow of low mass stellar envelopes with the aid of Paczynski’s public domain program program GOB. This role is important, for example, for the analysis of light curves of close binary stars. We have considered atmospheric models for a range of masses similar to the components of contact or near-contact binaries between 0.4 and 1.1M_⊙ and examined the effects of changing luminosity, surface temperature and mixing length for stars of given mass. Our presentation includes checks of the modeling against published standard stellar envelopes. A slight program modification allowed gravity darkening coefficients for selected models to be calculated directly.If the procedure proposed by Lucy is followed, similar values of the index β (∼0.06–0.1) are obtained for a fairly wide range of masses, luminosities and effective temperatures of cool stars. There also appears no strong dependence on the mixing-length parameter α. There are, however, physical differences between the conditions that apply to this derivation of the index and those of a photosphere distorted by rotation and tides, but having net dynamical stability. Thus, the dependency of T_e on g was argued to come from the ratio of partial derivatives of the adiabatic constant K for the layer where convection starts; but a subconvective equipotential surface, where K would be constant, cannot coincide with such a layer. The adopted procedure is therefore inappropriate, and would involve different heat transfer regimes in different radial directions (say, polar or equatorial). A corresponding evaluation for the layer in which the convective flux becomes maximal shows less sensitivity to T_e. The corresponding index is then much closer to, or even greater than, the von Zeipel value.Other arguments are also considered, including those of Anderson and Shu [Anderson, L., Shu, F.H., 1977. ApJ 214, 798] about the independence of the convective flux to local gravity, as well as the role of superphotospheric circulation effects, which could reduce the gravity darkening index to less than its subphotospheric value.Observational evaluations of gravity darkening for close binary systems, in general, are still inconclusive, due to the strong correlation between β and other parameters characterizing the light curve shape, particularly in the scale photometric ‘ellipticity’ effects. It is possible that very precise light curves that may be obtained in the future will allow this situation to be improved. The general surface distribution of emergent flux in the far infra-red of Jupiter may be a pointer in the direction of future studies of the subject.     

Interaction between viscous varying modified cosmic Chaplygin gas and Tachyonic fluid

In this paper we study the interaction between the general form of viscous varying modified cosmic Chaplygin gas and the Tachyon fluid in the framework of Einstein gravity. We want to reconstruct the Tachyon potential and total equation of state parameter graphically by using numerical methods. In the presence of deceleration parameter, the interaction between components becomes sign changeable to explain different evolutionary eras in the universe. We review the potential and total equation of state parameter in Emergent, Intermediate and Logamediate scenarios of scale factor numerically. Analysis of total equation of state parameter show that, ω _tot <?1 and ω _tot >?1 imply the phantom-like and quintessence-like behaviors respectively. we have checked the effects of cosmic and viscosity elements on the interaction process. Stability is checked in all the models by the squared velocity of sound.     

Reconstruction of f(T) gravity from the Holographic Dark Energy

Among different candidates to play the role of Dark Energy (DE), modified gravity has emerged as offering a possible unification of Dark Matter (DM) and DE. The purpose of this work is to develop a reconstruction scheme for the modified gravity with f(T) action using holographic energy density. In the framework of the said modified gravity we have considered the equation of state of the Holographic DE (HDE) density. Subsequently we have developed a reconstruction scheme for modified gravity with f(T) action. Finally we have obtained a modified gravity action consistent with the HDE scenario.     

A holographic reconstruction scheme for f(R) gravity and the study of stability and thermodynamic consequences

The present paper reports a study of the reconstruction of f(R) gravity from holographic Ricci dark energy, a specific case of Nojiri–Odintsov holographic DE (ref Nojiri and Odinstov, 2005a), in the presence of bulk viscosity. The reconstructed equation of state (EoS) parameter w_R was found to have a transition from quintessence to phantom in the absence of the bulk viscosity. Thus, the behaviour of w_R for this reconstruction scheme was identified as “quintom” in the absence of the bulk viscosity. However, in the case of the bulk viscous scenario w_R behaves like “quintessence”. Furthermore, the generalized second law of thermodynamics was tested in the case of the reconstructed f(R) gravity. Finally, the stability of this model against small perturbations was demonstrated with the aid of squared speed of sound.     

Stochastic excitation of gravity modes in massive main-sequence stars

We investigate the possibility that gravity modes can be stochastically excited by turbulent convection in massive main-sequence (MS) stars. We build stellar models of MS stars with masses M=10?M _⊙,15?M _⊙, and 20?M _⊙. For each model, we then compute the power supplied to the modes by turbulent eddies in the convective core (CC) and the outer convective zones (OCZ). We found that, for asymptotic gravity modes, the major part of the driving occurs within the outer iron convective zone, while the excitation of low n order modes mainly occurs within the CC. We compute the mode lifetimes and deduce the expected mode amplitudes. We finally discuss the possibility of detecting such stochastically-excited gravity modes with the CoRoT space-based mission.     

Free convection and mass transfer in the hydromagnetic oscillatory flow past an infinite vertical porous plate with internal heat generation due to radiation absorption

the influence of radiation absorption on the flow-field of an unsteady laminar boundary layer due to free convection is considered. The flow is that of an incompressible viscous dissipative and electrically conducting fluid past an infinite vertical porous plate, when the flow is subjected to the action of a transverse magnetic field and the mainstream is oscillating around a mean value and an oscillating suction. The radiation is absorbed by a second material in a small concentration within the fluid and the absorption rate is proportional to the local concentration. The solution of the problem is obtained in the form of power series of Eckert numberE, which is very small for incompressible fluids, analytical expression for the velocity, temperature and the induced magnetic field are given for both the steady and the unsteady flows. The solution is also given in a number of figures that present the combined influence of the absorption withE,G _r , and the frequency of oscillation. In addition the influence of the absorption on the skin friction the heat flux is given. The results indicate the importance of the absorption which can be significant under certain conditions.     

A new class of Bianchi cosmological models in f(R,T) gravity

The new class of cosmological model of the early Universe is considered with f(R,T) modified theories of gravity (Harko et al. in Phys. Rev. D 84:024020, 2011). The exact solutions to the corresponding field equations are obtained in quadrature form. The cosmological parameters have been discussed in detail. We have also discussed the well-known astrophysical phenomena, namely the Hubble parameter H(z), luminosity distance (d _L ) and distance modulus μ(z) with redshift.     

String cosmology with magnetized bulk viscous fluid in Bianchi I universe

The objective of the present paper is to study an anisotropic Bianchi-I cosmological model filled with bulk viscous fluid and magnetic field in string cosmology. The magnetic field is due to an electric current produced along the x-axis. The expansion in the model is considered to be proportional to one of the components of the shear tensor. We obtain two different quadrature forms of volume scale factor by considering two different relations between bulk viscosity and expansion scalar. We discuss the behavior of the classical potential with respect to the volume scale factor in the presence or absence of magnetic field and bulk viscosity in each case. We observe the role of bulk viscosity on the classical potential and also on the choices of bulk viscous pressure. By introduction of magnetic field or bulk viscosity or both into the model it results in changes in the potential as well as in volume scale factors. The physical and geometrical aspects of the solutions are discussed in detail.