Selected Papers from "International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology (ICGAC-2024)": Theory Confronts Observation — A Cosmic Scenario

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Keywords

  • general relativity
  • modified gravity
  • differential geometry
  • astronomy
  • astrophysics
  • cosmology

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Hayward–Letelier Black Holes in AdS Spacetime
by Arun Kumar, Ashima Sood, Sushant Ghoshtokumar Ghosh and Aroonkumar Beesham
Particles 2024, 7(4), 1017-1037; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles7040062 - 20 Nov 2024
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We analyze Hayward black holes (BHs) with a negative cosmological constant surrounded by a cloud of strings, which we designate Hayward–Letelier AdS BHs. These solutions can be obtained by coupling the Einstein equations with nonlinear electrodynamics and the energy–momentum tensor of clouds of [...] Read more.
We analyze Hayward black holes (BHs) with a negative cosmological constant surrounded by a cloud of strings, which we designate Hayward–Letelier AdS BHs. These solutions can be obtained by coupling the Einstein equations with nonlinear electrodynamics and the energy–momentum tensor of clouds of strings. We show that these solutions are no longer regular and have a curvature singularity at the center. In turn, we analyze the thermodynamics associated with these BHs by establishing the form of the Smarr formula and the first law of thermodynamics. We derive the expressions for the thermodynamic quantities such as pressure, temperature, heat capacity, Gibbs free energy, and isothermal compressibility. We explore the phase structure of these solutions by analyzing the behavior of the heat capacity and Gibbs free energy. These solutions exhibit a first-order phase transition, similar to van der Waals fluids. We also check the behavior of the thermodynamic quantities near the critical points and calculate the values of the critical exponents. This illustrates a robust analogy between our solutions and van der Waals fluids. Full article
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A Probe into the Evolution of Primordial Perturbations in the f(T) Gravity Framework with Chaplygin Gas
by Sanjeeda Sultana, Surajit Chattopadhyay and Antonio Pasqua
Particles 2024, 7(4), 939-954; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles7040057 - 31 Oct 2024
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This work is focused on studying the cosmology of variable modified Chaplygin gas (VMCG) in the framework of exponential and logarithmic f(T) theory. The equation of state (EoS) for VMCG in exponential and logarithmic f(T) gravity shows [...] Read more.
This work is focused on studying the cosmology of variable modified Chaplygin gas (VMCG) in the framework of exponential and logarithmic f(T) theory. The equation of state (EoS) for VMCG in exponential and logarithmic f(T) gravity shows quintom behavior. Primordial perturbations were studied for VMCG in both exponential and logarithmic f(T) gravity, and it was observed that the potential increases with cosmic time t, and the scalar field decreases toward the minimum value of the potential. The squared speed of sound was positive, meaning that VMCG in both exponential and logarithmic f(T) gravity shows stability against small gravitational perturbations. Full article
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Cosmological Models within f(T, B) Gravity in a Holographic Framework
by Khandro K. Chokyi and Surajit Chattopadhyay
Particles 2024, 7(3), 856-878; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles7030051 - 22 Sep 2024
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We investigate the cosmological evolution of the universe for a spatially flat FLRW background space within the context of f(T,B) gravity, which is a recently formulated teleparallel theory that connects both f(T) and [...] Read more.
We investigate the cosmological evolution of the universe for a spatially flat FLRW background space within the context of f(T,B) gravity, which is a recently formulated teleparallel theory that connects both f(T) and f(R) gravity under suitable limits. The analysis focuses on four different f(T,B) cosmological models corresponding to various choices of scale factor, namely, emergent, logamediate, and intermediate. In addition to this, we assume a power law-like function of f(T,B) gravity. The reconstruction of f(T,B) gravity considers the Holographic Ricci Dark Energy (HRDE) as the background fluid. We analyze the equation of state parameters and the squared speed of sound for the reconstructed models. Finally, we conduct a thermodynamical analysis for each reconstructed model. The generalized second law of thermodynamics (GSLT) is valid for the four different f(T,B) cosmological models. Full article
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Generalized Finslerian Wormhole Models in f(R,T) Gravity
by B. R. Yashwanth, S. K. Narasimhamurthy and Z. Nekouee
Particles 2024, 7(3), 747-767; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles7030043 - 20 Aug 2024
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This article explores wormhole solutions within the framework of Finsler geometry and the modified gravity theory. Modifications in gravitational theories, such as f(R,T) gravity, propose alternatives that potentially avoid the exotic requirements. We derive the field equations from [...] Read more.
This article explores wormhole solutions within the framework of Finsler geometry and the modified gravity theory. Modifications in gravitational theories, such as f(R,T) gravity, propose alternatives that potentially avoid the exotic requirements. We derive the field equations from examining the conditions for Finslerian wormhole existence and investigate geometrical and material characteristics of static wormholes using a polynomial shape function in Finslerian space–time. Furthermore, we address energy condition violations for different Finsler parameters graphically. We conclude that the proposed models, which assume a constant redshift function, satisfy the necessary geometric constraints and energy condition violations indicating the presence of exotic matter at the wormhole throat. We also discuss the anisotropy factors of the wormhole models. The results are validated through analytical solutions and 3-D visualizations, contributing to the broader understanding of wormholes in Finsler-modified gravity contexts. Full article
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Some Singular Spacetimes and Their Possible Alternatives
by Andrew DeBenedictis
Particles 2024, 7(4), 899-917; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles7040054 - 14 Oct 2024
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In this review, we begin with a historical survey of some singular solutions in the theory of gravitation, as well as a very brief discussion of how black holes could physically form. Some possible scenarios which could perhaps eliminate these singularities are then [...] Read more.
In this review, we begin with a historical survey of some singular solutions in the theory of gravitation, as well as a very brief discussion of how black holes could physically form. Some possible scenarios which could perhaps eliminate these singularities are then reviewed and discussed. Due to the vastness of the field, its coverage is not exhaustive; instead, the concentration is on a small subset of topics such as possible quantum gravity effects, non-commutative geometry, and gravastars. A simple singularity theorem is also reviewed. Although parts of the manuscript assume some familiarity with relativistic gravitation or differential geometry, the aim is for the broad picture to be accessible to non-specialists of other physical sciences and mathematics. Full article
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