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.     

Transient acceleration in f(T) gravity

Recently an f(T) gravity based on the modification of teleparallel gravity was proposed to explain the accelerated expansion of the universe. We use observational data from type Ia supernovae, baryon acoustic oscillations, and cosmic microwave background to constrain this f(T) theory and reconstruct the effective equation of state and the deceleration parameter. We obtain the best-fit values of parameters and find an interesting result that the constrained f(T) theory allows for the accelerated Hubble expansion to be a transient effect.     

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.     

Bianchi type-III cosmological model in f(R,T) theory of gravity

A spatially homogeneous Bianchi type-III space-time is considered in the presence of perfect fluid source in the frame work of f(R,T) gravity (Harko et al. in Phys. Rev. D 84:024020, 2011) with the help of a special law of variation for Hubble’s parameter proposed by Bermann (Nuovo Cimento B 74:182, 1983). A cosmological model with an appropriate choice of the function f(T) has been constructed. The physical behavior of the model is studied.     

Inflation in mimetic f(R,T) gravity

In this paper, we employ mimetic $f(R,T)$ gravity coupled with Lagrange multiplier and mimetic potential to yield viable inflationary cosmological solutions consistent with latest Planck and BICEP2/Keck Array data. We present here three viable inflationary solutions of the Hubble parameter ($H$) represented by $H\left(N\right)={(A\exp \beta N+B{\alpha }^N)}^{\gamma }$, $H\left(N\right)={(A{\alpha }^N+B\log N)}^{\gamma }$, and $H\left(N\right)={(A{e}^{\beta N}+B\log N)}^{\gamma }$, where $A$, $\beta$, $B$, $\alpha$, $\gamma$ are free parameters, and $N$ represents the number of e-foldings. We carry out the analysis with the simplest minimal $f(R,T)$ function of the form $f(R,T)=R+\chi T$, where $\chi$ is the model parameter. We report that for the chosen $f(R,T)$ gravity model, viable cosmologies are obtained compatible with observations by conveniently setting the Lagrange multiplier and the mimetic potential.     

Bianchi type-V bulk viscous string cosmological model in f(R,T) gravity

In this paper, we investigate a spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-V cosmological model in a scalar-tensor theory of gravitation 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. To obtain a determinate solution, a special law of variation proposed by Berman (Nuovo Cimento B 74:182, 1983) is used. We have also used the barotropic equation of state for the pressure and density and bulk viscous pressure is assumed to be proportional to energy density. It is interesting to note that the strings in this model do not survive. Also the model does not remain anisotropic throughout the evolution of the universe. Some physical and kinematical properties of the model are also discussed.     

LRS Bianchi type-I cosmological model in f(R,T) theory of gravity

The exact solutions of the field equations in respect of LRS Bianchi type-I space time filled with perfect fluid in the framework of f(R,T) gravity (Harko et al., arXiv: [gr-qc], 2011) are derived. The physical behavior of the model is studied. In fact, the possibility of reconstruction of the LRS Bianchi type-I cosmology with an appropriate choice of a function f(T) has been proved in f(R,T) gravity.     

Wormhole model with a hybrid shape function in f(R,T) gravity

In the present article we propose a new hybrid shape function for wormhole (WH)s in the modified f(R, T) gravity. The proposed shape function satisfied the conditions of WH geometry. Geometrical behavior of WH solutions are discussed in both anisotropic and isotropic cases respectively. Also, the stability of this model is obtained by determining the equilibrium condition. The radial null energy condition and weak energy condition are validated in the proposed shape function indicating the absence of exotic matter in modified f(R, T) gravity.     

Relativistic isotropic stellar model in f(R,T) gravity with Durgapal- IV metric

In this work, a new static, non-singular, spherically symmetric fluid model has been obtained in the background of $f(R,T)$ gravity. Here we consider the isotropic metric potentials of Durgapal-IV (Durgapal, 1982) solution as input to handle the Einstein field equations in $f(R,T)$ environment. For different coupling parameter values of $\chi$, graphical representations of the physical parameters have been demonstrated to describe the analytical results more clearly. It should be highlighted that the results of General Relativity (GR) are given by $\chi =0$. With the use of both analytical discussion and graphical illustrations, a thorough comparison of our results with the GR outcomes is also covered. The numerical values of the various physical attributes have been given for various coupling parameter $\chi$ values in order to discuss the impact of this parameter. Here we apply our solution by considering the compact star candidate LMC X-4 (Rawls et al., 2011) with mass $=(1.04\pm 0.09)M_{\odot }$ and radius $=8.301_{-0.2}^{+0.2}$ km. respectively, to analyze both analytically and graphically. To confirm the physical acceptance of our model, we discuss certain physical properties of our obtained solution such as energy conditions, causality, hydrostatic equilibrium through a modified Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff (TOV) conservation equation, pressure–density ratio, etc. Also, our solution is well-behaved and free from any singularity at the center. From our present study, it is observed that all of our obtained results fall within the physically admissible regime, indicating the viability of our model.