Perfect Fluid Source Research Articles

Tilt in quadratic gravity

In this work, tilted source solutions in both Einstein–Hilbert General Relativity (GR) and Quadratic Gravity (QG) for the anisotropic Bianchi V model are addressed. Since the excellent CMBR match of Starobinsky’s inflation with Planck’s team measurements data, QG has acquired a prominent status in the effective sense, for sufficiently strong gravity fields. The main interest is in the numeric time evolution to the past towards the singularity and the behavior of the kinematic variables, vorticity, acceleration, and the expansion of this source substance. In QG we found that for universes with higher and smaller matter densities fall into the Kasner or isotropic singularity attractors to the past, respectively. We also found that the Kasner singularity attractor to the past has always zero vorticity, for both GR and QG theories. While for QG the isotropic singularity attractor may have divergent vorticity. For the set of assumptions and conditions supposed in this work, the isotropic singularity attractor, favors QG as compared to GR. Only in QG we were able to find a geometric singularity with divergences in all of the kinematic variables of the substance, decreasing to finite values to the future, upon time reversing. That is, we obtained an initial kinematic singularity substance, that approaches a perfect fluid source.

Nonstationary energy of perfect fluid sources in general relativity

Nonstationary energy of perfect fluid sources in general relativity

Spherically Symmetric C3 Matching in General Relativity

We study the problem of matching interior and exterior solutions to Einstein’s equations along a particular hypersurface. We present the main aspects of the C3 matching approach that involve third-order derivatives of the corresponding metric tensors in contrast to the standard C2 matching procedures known in general relativity, which impose conditions on the second-order derivatives only. The C3 alternative approach does not depend on coordinates and allows us to determine the matching surface by using the invariant properties of the eigenvalues of the Riemann curvature tensor. As a particular example, we apply the C3 procedure to match the exterior Schwarzschild metric with a general spherically symmetric interior spacetime with a perfect fluid source and obtain that on the matching hypersurface, the density and pressure should vanish, which is in accordance with the intuitive physical expectation.

Interior spacetimes sourced by stationary differentially rotating irrotational cylindrical fluids. Perfect fluids

In a recent series of papers new exact analytical solutions of the Einstein equations representing interior spacetimes sourced by stationary rigidly rotating cylinders of different kinds of fluids have been displayed, [Phys. Rev. D 104, 064040 (2021); J. Math. Phys. 64, 022501 (2023); J. Math. Phys. 64, 032501 (2023); J. Math. Phys. 64, 042501 (2023); and J. Math. Phys. 64, 052502 (2023)]. This work is currently being extended to the cases of differentially rotating irrotational fluids. The results are presented in a new series of papers considering in turn the same three anisotropic pressure cases, as well as a perfect fluid source. Here, the perfect fluid case is considered, and different classes are identified as directly issuing from the field equations. Among them, an explicit analytical set of solutions is selected as displaying perfect fluid spacetimes. Its mathematical and physical properties are analyzed. Its matching to an exterior Lewis-Weyl vacuum and the conditions for avoiding an angular deficit are discussed.

Stability of the static-fluid cylindrical regular spacetime

In this paper, we study the mechanical stability of a static cylindrically symmetric regular solution to Einstein’s field equations that is supported by a static uniform perfect fluid with the equation of state p=−13ɛ in which p and ɛ are the pressure and the energy density of the uniform and isotropic perfect fluid. With the line-element ds2=−dt2+sech2ξρdρ2+dz2+1ξ2sinh2ξρdϕ2, this spacetime contains only one parameter, namely, ξ=8πɛ3 such that for small ρ or ξ→0 limit, the spacetime becomes flat. This solution belongs to a class of solutions found long ago by Bronnikov in the context of a static cylindrically symmetric perfect fluid, however, its interesting properties have not been noticed previously. Particularly, we show that this special cylindrically symmetric solution to the Einstein equations describes a regular distribution of gas of disordered cosmic strings. Moreover, with detailed calculations, we prove that the spacetime is unstable against a radial linear perturbation of its perfect fluid source.

Dark energy nature in logarithmic f(R,T) cosmology

This research paper is an investigation of dark energy nature of logarithmic [Formula: see text]-gravity cosmology in a flat FLRW space–time universe. We have derived modified Einstein’s field equations for the function [Formula: see text] where [Formula: see text] is the Ricci scalar curvature, [Formula: see text] is the trace of the stress energy momentum tensor, and [Formula: see text] is a model parameter. We have solved field equations in the form of two fluid scenarios as perfect fluid and dark fluid, where dark fluid term is derived in the form of perfect fluid source. We have made an observational constraint on the cosmological parameters [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] using [Formula: see text] test with observational datasets like Pantheon sample of SNe Ia and [Formula: see text]. With these constraints, we have discussed our model with deceleration parameter [Formula: see text], energy parameters [Formula: see text], EoS parameter [Formula: see text], etc. Also, we have done Om diagnostic analysis. The derived [Formula: see text] model shows a quintessence dark energy model [Formula: see text] and late-time universe approaches to [Formula: see text] CDM model.

Static and stationary dark fluid universes: a gravitoelectromagnetic perspective

The usual characterization of exact solutions of Einstein field equations, including cosmological solutions, is based on the symmetry properties of their corresponding metrics which is obviously mathematically involved. Here we present a physical characterization of the static and stationary perfect fluid solutions of the Einstein field equations by employing the 1+3 formulation of spacetime decomposition which introduces the so-called quasi-Maxwell form of the Einstein field equations in the broader context of gravitoelectromagnetism. These solutions have a single or 2-component perfect fluid sources, and are characterized according to their gravitoelectric and gravitomagnetic fields which are the gravitational analogs of the electromagnetic fields. It is shown that the absence or presence of either or both of these fields could restrict the equations of state of the contributing perfect fluid sources. As the representative of each family of solutions, we consider those spaces that include the cosmological term as a dark fluid source with the equation of state p=-rho = constant.

Scalar-tensor cosmologies in a minisuperspace formulation: A case study

We revisit a general minisuperspace (MSS) formalism for scalar tensor Friedmann-Lema\^{\i}tre-Robertson-Walker type cosmological models in an arbitrary frame with a perfect fluid source. We discuss how to impose Cauchy data on the corresponding dynamical system in order to reconstruct a standard ($\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Lambda}}\mathrm{CDM}$) cosmological model. So far, the integrability of such models has been extensively studied in the Einstein or Jordan frames mainly. We extend these studies to an arbitrary frame taking into account nonminimal coupling between matter and gravity. To this aim we explore a gauge freedom associated with a choice of lapse function. We show that particular isothermal MSS coordinates are related with Einstein frames representing solution equivalent classes and have some invariant meaning. This provides a new universal framework for investigating cosmic evolution in an arbitrary frame: analytical solutions obtained in the Einstein frame can be transformed back to the physical frame by making use of a conformal transformation and field redefinition. We also show how such a technique can be useful when applied to Wheeler-DeWitt quantum cosmology.

Approximate perfect fluid solutions with quadrupole moment

We investigate the interior Einstein’s equations in the case of a static, axially symmetric, perfect fluid source. We present a particular line element that is specially suitable for the investigation of this type of interior gravitational fields. Assuming that the deviation from spherically symmetry is small, we linearize the corresponding line element and field equations and find several classes of vacuum and perfect fluid solutions. We find some particular approximate solutions by imposing appropriate matching conditions.

Teleparallel gravity: Effects of torsion in 6D braneworlds

Braneworld models are interesting theoretical and phenomenological frameworks to search for new physics beyond the standard model of particles and cosmology. In this work, we discuss braneworld models whose gravitational dynamics is governed by teleparallel [Formula: see text] gravities. Here, we emphasize a codimension two-axisymmetric model, also known as a string-like brane. Likewise, in the 5D domain-wall models, the [Formula: see text] gravitational modification leads to a phase transition on the perfect fluid source providing a brane-splitting mechanism. Furthermore, the torsion changes the gravitational perturbations. The torsion produces new potential wells inside the brane core leading to a massless mode more localized around the ring structures. In addition, the torsion keeps a gapless nonlocalizable and a stable tower of massive modes in the bulk.

Ricci-Determinant gravity: Dynamical aspects and astrophysical implications

The Palatini gravitational action is enlarged by an arbitrary function $f(\mathbit{X})$ of the determinants of the Ricci tensor and the metric, $\mathbit{X}=|\mathbf{det}.R|/|\mathbf{det}.g|$. The resulting Ricci-determinant theory exhibits novel deviations from general relativity. We study a particular realization where the extension is characterized by the square-root of the Ricci determinant, $f(\mathbit{X})={\ensuremath{\lambda}}_{\mathrm{Edd}}\sqrt{\mathbit{X}}$, which corresponds to the famous Eddington action. We analyze the obtained equations for perfect fluid source and show that the affine connection can be solved in terms of the energy density and pressure of the fluid through an obtained disformal metric. As an application, we derive the hydrostatic equilibrium equations for relativistic stars and inspect the significant effects induced by the square-root of the Ricci tensor. We find that an upper bound on ${\ensuremath{\lambda}}_{\text{Edd}}$, at which deviations from the predictions of general relativity on neutron stars become prominent, corresponds to the hierarchy between the Planck and the vacuum mass scales. The Ricci-determinant gravity that we propose here is expected to have interesting implications in other cosmological domains.

Scalar-connection gravity and spontaneous scalarization

Scalar-tensor theories of gravity are known to allow significant deviations from general relativity through various astrophysical phenomena. In this paper, we formulate a scalar-connection gravity by setting up scalars and connection configurations instead of metric. Since the matter sector is not straightforward to conceive without a metric, we invoke cosmological fluids in terms of their one-form velocity in the volume element of the invariant action. This leads to gravitational equations with a perfect fluid source and a generated metric, which are expected to produce reasonable deviations from general relativity in the strong field regime. As a relevant application, we study a spontaneous scalarization mechanism and show that the Damour-Esposito-Far\`ese model arises in a certain class of scalar-connection gravity. Furthermore, we investigate a general study in which the present framework becomes distinguishable from the famed scalar-tensor theories.

Einstein\u2013\xe6ther models III: conformally static metrics, perfect fluid and scalar fields

The asymptotic properties of conformally static metrics in Einstein–æther theory with a perfect fluid source and a scalar field are analyzed. In case of perfect fluid, some relativistic solutions are recovered such as: Minkowski spacetime, the Kasner solution, a flat FLRW space and static orbits depending on the barotropic parameter gamma . To analyze locally the behavior of the solutions near a sonic line v^2=gamma -1, where v is the tilt, a new “shock” variable is used. Two new equilibrium points on this line are found. These points do not exist in General Relativity when 1<gamma <2 . In the limiting case of General Relativity these points represent stiff solutions with extreme tilt. Lines of equilibrium points associated with a change of causality of the homothetic vector field are found in the limit of general relativity. For non-homogeneous scalar field phi (t,x) with potential V(phi (t,x)) the symmetry of the conformally static metric restrict the scalar fields to be considered to phi (t,x)=psi (x)-lambda t, V(phi (t,x))= e^{-2 t} U(psi (x)), U(psi )=U_0 e^{-frac{2 psi }{lambda }}. An exhaustive analysis (analytical or numerical) of the stability conditions is provided for some particular cases.

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

In this work, LRS Bianchi type-I cosmological model with perfect fluid source in [Formula: see text] gravity theory, where [Formula: see text] is the Ricci scalar and [Formula: see text] is the trace of the stress energy-momentum tensor, has been studied in order to investigate early time deceleration and late time acceleration of the universe. By proposing a new special form of time-varying deceleration parameter in terms of Hubble parameter, the exact solution of the field equations has been obtained. The physical and geometric quantities of the model have been derived and their evolution has been discussed. Our model has an initial singularity and initially exhibits decelerating expansion and transits to accelerating expansion phase at last eras. The nature of the matter source of the model is consistent with the standard model in frame of the structure formation.

Infinite dimensional symmetry groups of the Friedmann equations

We find the symmetry generators for the Friedman equations emanating from a perfect fluid source, in the presence of a cosmological constant term. The relevant dynamics is seen to be governed by two coupled, first order ordinary differential equations, the continuity and the quadratic constraint equation. Arbitrary functions appear in the components of the symmetry vector, indicating the infinity of the group. When the equation of state is considered as arbitrary but ab initio given, previously known results are recovered and/or generalized. When the pressure is considered among the dynamical variables, solutions for models with different equations of state are mapped to each other; thus enabling the presentation of solutions to models with complicated equations of state starting from simple known cases.

Quadratically varying deceleration parameter in f(R,T) gravity

In this paper, we have proposed a new form for the varying deceleration parameter that is a generalization of the form of Ö. Akarsu and T. Dereli [Cosmological models with linearly varying deceleration parameter, Int. J. Theor. Phys. 51(2012) 612]. LRS Bianchi type-I cosmological model filled with a perfect fluid source in [Formula: see text] gravity theory, where [Formula: see text] is the Ricci scalar and [Formula: see text] is the trace of the stress energy–momentum tensor, has been studied in order to investigate early time deceleration and late time acceleration of the universe by using this new form of time-varying deceleration parameter. The time evolution of physical and dynamical parameters have been analyzed and shown by graphs. Moreover, the deceleration parameter has been considered in terms of redshift. It has been shown that the model starts with a big bang and ends with a big rip. It is filled by a quintessence like fluid at the early time and by a phantom like fluid at the late time.

Superposition of FLRW universes

We show that (1) the Einstein field equations with a perfect fluid source admit a nonlinear superposition of two distinct homogenous Friedman-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) metrics as a solution, (2) the superposed solution is an inhomogeneous geometry in general, (3) it reduces to a homogeneous one in the two asymptotes which are the early and the late stages of the universe as described by two different FLRW metrics, (4) the solution possesses a scale factor inversion symmetry and (5) the solution implies two kinds of topology changes: one during the time evolution of the superposed universe and the other occurring in the asymptotic region of space.

Compact stars with exotic matter

In this paper we employ Tolman VII solution with exotic matter that may be present in the extremely dense core of compact objects. The Tolman VII solution, an exact analytic solution to the spherically symmetric, static Einstein field equations with a perfect fluid source, has many characteristics that make it interesting for modeling high density stellar astronomical objects. For our purpose we use generalized non-linear equation of state which may incorporate exotic matter along with dust, radiation and dark energy. The equation of state (EoS) has a linear contribution comprising quark/radiation matters and a nonlinear contribution comprising dark energy/exotic matters. The amount of exotic matter contain can be modify by a parameter $n$ which can be linked to adiabatic index. As $n$ increases the exotic contribution increases which stiffens the EoS. The physical properties of the model such as pressure, density, mass function, surface redshift, gravitational redshift are examined and the stability of the stellar configuration is discussed in details. The model has promising features as it satisfies all energy conditions and is free from central singularities. The $M-R$ relation is constructed analytically and the maximum mass and its corresponding radius is determined using the exact solutions and is shown to satisfy various observational stellar compact stars.

Homothetic matter collineations of LRS Bianchi type V spacetimes with perfect fluid source

For a perfect fluid source, we have investigated the homothetic matter collineations (HMCs) of locally rotationally symmetric (LRS) Bianchi type V spacetimes. For degenerate energy–momentum tensor, two cases arise. In one case, the solution of HMC equations yields 11-dimensional algebra of HMCs while in the second case, we have infinite number of HMCs. When the energy–momentum tensor is non-degenerate, we have four cases, each giving five-dimensional algebra of HMCs. Some LRS Bianchi type V metrics are provided admitting HMCs.

Static spherically symmetric Einstein-aether models I: perfect fluids with a linear equation of state and scalar fields with an exponential self-interacting potential

We investigate the field equations in the Einstein-aether theory for static spherically symmetric spacetimes and a perfect fluid source and subsequently with the addition of a scalar field (with an exponential self-interacting potential). We introduce more appropriate dynamical variables that facilitate the study of the equilibrium points of the resulting dynamical system and, in addition, we discuss the dynamics at infinity. We study the qualitative properties of the models with a particular interest in their asymptotic behaviour and whether they admit singularities. We also present a number of new solutions.