196 research outputs found
A Comparison of the LVDP and {\Lambda}CDM Cosmological Models
We compare the cosmological kinematics obtained via our law of linearly
varying deceleration parameter (LVDP) with the kinematics obtained in the
{\Lambda}CDM model. We show that the LVDP model is almost indistinguishable
from the {\Lambda}CDM model up to the near future of our universe as far as the
current observations are concerned, though their predictions differ
tremendously into the far future.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures, 1 table, matches the version to be published in
International Journal of Theoretical Physic
Inevitable manifestation of wiggles in the expansion of the late Universe
Using the fact that the comoving angular diameter distance to the last
scattering surface is strictly constrained almost model independently, we show
that, for any model agreeing with the standard CDM model on its
background dynamics at and size of the comoving sound horizon at last
scattering, the deviations of the Hubble radius from the one of the standard
CDM model must be a member of the set of admissible wavelets. The
family of models characterized by this framework also offers nontrivial
oscillatory behaviours in various functions that define the kinematics of the
Universe, even when the wavelets themselves are very simple. We also discuss
the consequences of attributing these kinematics to, first, dark energy, and
second, varying gravitational coupling strength. Utilizing some simplest
wavelets, we demonstrate the competence of this framework in describing the
baryon acoustic oscillation (BAO) data without any modifications to the
agreement with cosmic microwave background measurements. This framework also
provides a natural explanation for the bumps found in nonparametric
observational reconstructions of the Hubble parameter and dark energy density
as compensations of the dips suggested by some BAO data, and questions the
physical reality of their existence. We note that utilizing this framework on
top of the models that agree with both the cosmic microwave background and
local measurements but are held back by BAO data, one may resurrect these
models through the wiggly nature of wavelets that can naturally accommodate the
BAO data. Finally, we also suggest narrowing the plausible set of admissible
wavelets to further improve our framework by imposing conditions from expected
kinematics of a viable cosmological model or first principle fundamental
physics such as energy conditions.Comment: 16 pages, 4 figures; matches the version published in Physical Review
Some anisotropic universes in the presence of imperfect fluid coupling with spatial curvature
We consider Bianchi VI spacetime, which also can be reduced to Bianchi types
VI0-V-III-I. We initially consider the most general form of the energy-momentum
tensor which yields anisotropic stress and heat flow. We then derive an
energy-momentum tensor that couples with the spatial curvature in a way so as
to cancel out the terms that arise due to the spatial curvature in the
evolution equations of the Einstein field equations. We obtain exact solutions
for the universes indefinetly expanding with constant mean deceleration
parameter. The solutions are beriefly discussed for each Bianchi type. The
dynamics of the models and fluid are examined briefly, and the models that can
approach to isotropy are determined. We conclude that even if the observed
universe is almost isotropic, this does not necessarily imply the isotropy of
the fluid (e.g., dark energy) affecting the evolution of the universe within
the context of general relativity.Comment: 17 pages, no figures; to appear in International Journal of
Theoretical Physics; in this version (which is more concise) an equation
added, some references updated and adde
Nanocomposite glass coatings containing hexagonal boron nitride nanoparticles
Glass coatings composed of SiO2-K2O-Li2O, containing non-modified and fluorosilane modified hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanoparticles, were prepared on stainless steel plates through sol-gel spin-coating method. Coatings were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA). 1.3-2.5 μm thick uniform coatings were obtained after curing at 500 °C for 1 h. The coatings adhered well to the steel substrates. It was determined by salt spray tests that the coatings enhance corrosion resistance. The aim of hydrophobic fluorosilane modification of hBN nanoparticles was to enrich hBN quantity on the top surface of the coatings. Coatings containing fluorosilane modified hBN nanoparticles presented slightly lower friction coefficient values than the other coatings. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l. All rights reserve
Non-vacuum Solutions of Bianchi Type VI_0 Universe in f(R) Gravity
In this paper, we solve the field equations in metric f(R) gravity for
Bianchi type VI_0 spacetime and discuss evolution of the expanding universe. We
find two types of non-vacuum solutions by taking isotropic and anisotropic
fluids as the source of matter and dark energy. The physical behavior of these
solutions is analyzed and compared in the future evolution with the help of
some physical and geometrical parameters. It is concluded that in the presence
of isotropic fluid, the model has singularity at and represents
continuously expanding shearing universe currently entering into phantom phase.
In anisotropic fluid, the model has no initial singularity and exhibits the
uniform accelerating expansion. However, the spacetime does not achieve
isotropy as in both of these solutions.Comment: 20 pages, 5 figures, accepted for publication in Astrophys. Space Sc
Reconstruction of , and models inspired by variable deceleration parameter
We study an special law for the deceleration parameter, recently proposed by
Akarsu and Dereli, in the context of , and
theories of modified gravity. This law covers the law of Berman for obtaining
exact cosmological models to account for the current acceleration of the
universe, and also gives the opportunity to generalize many of the dark energy
models having better consistency with the cosmological observations. Our aim is
to reconstruct the , and models inspired by this
law of variable deceleration parameter. Such models may then exhibit better
consistency with the cosmological observations.Comment: 18 pages, Published online in Astrophys. Space. Sc
Bianchi Type III Anisotropic Dark Energy Models with Constant Deceleration Parameter
The Bianchi type III dark energy models with constant deceleration parameter
are investigated. The equation of state parameter is found to be time
dependent and its existing range for this model is consistent with the recent
observations of SN Ia data, SN Ia data (with CMBR anisotropy) and galaxy
clustering statistics. The physical aspect of the dark energy models are
discussed.Comment: 12 pages, 2 figures, Accepted version of IJT
Cosmology of a Scalar Field Coupled to Matter and an Isotropy-Violating Maxwell Field
Motivated by the couplings of the dilaton in four-dimensional effective
actions, we investigate the cosmological consequences of a scalar field coupled
both to matter and a Maxwell-type vector field. The vector field has a
background isotropy-violating component. New anisotropic scaling solutions
which can be responsible for the matter and dark energy dominated epochs are
identified and explored. For a large parameter region the universe expands
almost isotropically. Using that the CMB quadrupole is extremely sensitive to
shear, we constrain the ratio of the matter coupling to the vector coupling to
be less than 10^(-5). Moreover, we identify a large parameter region,
corresponding to a strong vector coupling regime, yielding exciting and viable
cosmologies close to the LCDM limit.Comment: Refs. added, some clarifications. Published in JHEP10(2012)06
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