Emergent Universe with Exotic Matter

A general framework for an emergent universe scenario has been given which makes use of an equation of state. The general features of the model have also been studied and possible primordial composition of the universe have been suggested.Comment: 11 pages, no fi

Emergent universe in a Jordan-Brans-Dicke theory

In this paper we study emergent universe model in the context of a self interacting Jordan-Brans-Dicke theory. The model presents a stable past eternal static solution which eventually enters a phase where the stability of this solution is broken leading to an inflationary period. We also establish constraints for the different parameters appearing in our model.Comment: 18 pages, 4 figures. Accepted for publication in JCA