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We investigate the impact of $f(R,L_m,T)$ gravity on the internal structure of compact stars, expecting this theory to manifest prominently in the high-density cores of such stars. In this study, we begin by considering the algebraic function $f(R,L_m,T) = R + \alpha T L_m$, where $\alpha$ represents the matter-geometry coupling constant. We specifically choose the matter Lagrangian density $L_m= -\rho$ to explore compact stars with anisotropic pressure. To this end, we employ the MIT bag model as an equation of state. We then numerically solve the hydrostatic equilibrium equations to obtain mass-radius relations for quark stars, examining static stability criteria, the adiabatic index, and the speed of sound. Finally, we use recent astrophysical data to constrain the coupling parameter $\alpha$, which may lead to either larger or smaller masses for quark stars compared to their counterparts in general relativity., Comment: 11 pages, 7 figures, References updated

In the standard approach to studying wormhole geometry, the presence of dark energy is unavoidable to ensure traversability. The dark energy provides the negative gravity effect to keep the throat open. The question we analyse is whether the same can be achieved without dark energy. It turns out that if we couple the trace of energy-momentum with the standard Einstein-Hilbert Lagrangian and utilise a sppecific equation of state then dark energy may be obviated. The Casimir stress energy is known to result in the violation of the null energy condition (NEC) on the energy momentum tensor. This phenomenon makes such an equation of state (EoS) an ideal candidate to generate traversable wormhole (WH) geometries. The laboratory proven phenomenon provides a mechanism to sustain an open WH throat without having to appeal to dark energy. We generate two classes of WH solutions with this in $f(R,T)$ gravity theory, where $R$ represents the Ricci scalar and $T$ is the trace of the stress-energy tensor. For the background geometry we choose a static and spherically symmetric metric, and derive the field equations for exact WH solutions. For the specific choice of the Casimir EoS relating the energy-momentum tensor components [ Kar and Sahdev: Phys. Rev D {\bf 52} 2030 (1995)] and different choices for redshift functions, we determine the WH geometry completely. The obtained WH solutions violate the NECs and all qualitative constraints demanded of physically realisable WHs are satisfied. This is demonstrated via graphical plots for a suitably chosen range of values of the $f(R,T)$ coupling parameter. Furthermore, our study involved an investigation into the repulsive effect of gravity, which revealed that its presence leads to a negative deflection angle for photons traveling along null geodesics., Comment: 18 pages, 10 figures, updated discussion, added references

Perturbative Quantum Chromodynamics (pQCD) corrections and color superconductivity predict that strongly interacting matter can reveal new physical phenomena under extreme conditions. Taking into account these interaction effects, we investigate the role of anisotropic pressure in quark stars composed of interacting quark matter. Adopting two physically well-motivated anisotropy profiles, we numerically solve the stellar structure equations in order to explore the consequences of anisotropic pressure on various macroscopic properties such as radius, gravitational mass, surface redshift, moment of inertia, tidal Love number and oscillation spectrum. Remarkably, for both anisotropy models, negative anisotropies increase the radial stability of interacting quark stars, while the opposite occurs for positive anisotropies. However, for the Bowers-Liang profile, the central density corresponding to the maximum-mass point does not coincide with the central density where the squared oscillation frequency vanishes, indicating that the existence of stable anisotropic interacting quark stars is possible beyond the maximum mass for negative anisotropies. Additionally, we compare our theoretical predictions with several observational mass-radius measurements and tidal deformability constraints, which suggest that both strong interaction effects and anisotropy effects play a crucial role in describing compact stars observed in the Universe., Comment: 17 pages, 17 figures and 1 table. To appear in Physics Letters B

We present a stable model for quark stars in Rastall-Rainbow (R-R) gravity. The structure of this configuration is obtained by utilizing an interacting quark matter equation of state. The R-R gravity theory is developed as a combination of two distinct theories, namely, the Rastall theory and the gravity's rainbow formalism. Depending on the model parameters ($\bar{\lambda}, \eta, \Sigma$), the mass-radius relations are numerically computed for modified Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff (TOV) equations with proper boundary conditions. The stability of equilibrium configuration has been checked through the static stability criterion, adiabatic index and the sound velocity. Our calculations predict larger maximum masses for quark stars, and the obtained results are compatible with accepted masses and radii values, including constraints from GW190814 and GW170817 events in all the studied cases., Comment: Accepted for publication in Journal of High Energy Astrophysics, 12 pages, 7 figures

The existence of Schwarzchild black holes in the structure of Swiss-cheese brane-world led to the argument that this specific brane-world scenario is more realistic than the FLRW branes. In this paper, we show that a Logamediate inflation on the Swiss-cheese brane leads to a positive kinetic term and a negative potential with AdS minimum. While cosmic pressure is always positive, the energy density starts to get negative after a finite time and there is a time interval where both $\rho$ and $p$ are positive. Although this can be considered as a drawback of Swiss-cheese brane as positive energy dominates the present universe, it has been suggested that the presence of some source of negative energy could have played a significant role in early cosmic expansion. The model also suffers from the eternal inflation problem. Due to the existence of $\rho^2$ term, we have tested the new nonlinear energy conditions. The cosmographic and slow-roll parameters have been investigated.

In this present article, we explore the physical properties and characteristics of static, spherically symmetric wormholes in the background of Rastall-Rainbow gravity. The Rastall-Rainbow gravity theory has recently been proposed as a combination of two theories, namely, the Rastall theory and the Rainbow description. We implemented noncommutativity by adopting two different distributions of energy density (Gaussian and Lorentzian) in the Morris and Thorne metric. We solve the field equations analytically and discuss all the properties of wormholes depending on the two model parameters. Notably, for specific parameter ranges, one can alleviate the violation of the WEC at the throat and its neighbourhood., Comment: 13 pages, 7 figures

In the recently suggested modified non-metricity gravity theory with boundary terms in a flat FLRWspacetime universe, dark energy scenarios of cosmological models are examined in this study. An arbitrary function, $f(Q, C)=Q+{\alpha}C^{2}$, has been taken into consideration, where Q is the non-metricity scalar, C is the boundary term denoted by $C = R-Q$, and ${\alpha}$ is the model parameter, for the action that is quadratic in C. The Hubble function $H(z) = H0[c_{1} (1+z)^{n}+c_{2}]^{1/2}$, where H0 is the current value of the Hubble constant and n c, and $c_{2}$ are arbitrary parameters with $c_{1}+c_{2}= 1$, has been used to examine the dark energy characteristics of the model. We discovered a transit phase expanding universe model that is both decelerated in the past and accelerated in the present, and we discovered that the dark energy equation of state (EoS) $(\omega^{de})$ behaves as $(-1\leq \omega^{de}<2)$. The $O_{m}$ diagnostic analysis reveals the quintessence behavior in the present and the cosmological constant scenario in the late-time universe. Finally, we calculated the universe's current age, which was found to be quite similar to recent data., Comment: pages 18 , Figures 10

In this paper, we investigate the existence of asymptotically flat wormhole geometries within the framework of Rastall-Rainbow modified gravity, a synthesis of two distinct theoretical models: Rastall theory and the Rainbow description. Our study uncovers that, when considering specific combinations of free parameters and equations of state, the emergence of static and spherically symmetric wormholes is not feasible within a zero-tidal-force context. By considering the subset of viable solutions, we conduct a rigorous assessment of their stability through adiabatic sound velocity analysis and scrutinize their compliance with the Weak Energy Condition (WEC). In summary, our inquiry provides insights into how the interplay between Rastall parameters and Rainbow functions may alleviate violations of energy conditions in these modified gravity scenarios., Comment: 12 pages, 6 figures, Minor typos corrected, few short comments added

We propose to develop a cosmological model of the universe based on Weyl type $ f(Q) $ gravity which shows the transition from decelerating in the past to acceleration at present by considering a particular functional form of $ f(Q) $ gravity as $ f(Q) = ({H_0}^2) (\alpha_1 + \alpha_2 \hskip0.05in log ({H_0^{-2}} Q)) $. We have solved Weyl type $ f(Q) $ gravity field equations numerically and have obtained numerical solutions to the Hubble and deceleration parameters, distance modulus, and apparent magnitudes of stellar objects like SNIa Supernovae. We have also obtained numerical solutions for the Weyl vector $ w $, non-metricity scalar $ Q $, and the Lagrangian multiplier $ \lambda $ appearing in the action of $ f(Q) $ gravity. We have compared our theoretical solutions with the error bar plots of the Observed Hubble data set of $ 77 $ points, $ 580 $ distance modulus SNIa data set, and $ 1048 $ supernova Pantheon data sets of apparent magnitudes. It is found that our results fit well with the observed data set points. \bf{The model envisages a unique feature that although the universe is filled with perfect fluid as dust whose pressure is zero, still the weyl vector dominance f(Q) creates acceleration in it. }, Comment: 13 pages, 5 figures

We have developed a Bianchi I cosmological model of the universe in $f(R,T)$ gravity theory which fit good with the present day scenario of accelerating universe. The model displays transition from deceleration in the past to the acceleration at the present. As in the $\Lambda$CDM model, we have defined the three energy parameters $\Omega_m$, $\Omega_{\mu}$ and $\Omega_{\sigma}$ such that $\Omega_m$ + $\Omega_{\mu}$ + $\Omega_{\sigma}$ = 1. The parameter $\Omega_m$ is the matter energy density (baryons + dark matter), $\Omega_{\mu}$ is the energy density associated with the Ricci scalar $R$ and the trace $T$ of the energy momentum tensor and $\Omega_{\sigma}$ is the energy density associated with the anisotropy of the universe. We shall call $\Omega_{\mu}$ dominant over the other two due to its higher value. We find that the $\Omega_{\mu}$ and the other two in the ratio 3:1. 46 Hubble OHD data set is used to estimate present values of Hubble $H_0$, deceleration $q_0$ and jerk $j$ parameters. 1$\sigma$, 2$\sigma$ and 3$\sigma$ contour region plots for the estimated values of parameters are presented. 580 SNIa supernova distance modulus data set and 66 pantheon SNIa data which include high red shift data in the range $0\leq z\leq 2.36$ have been used to draw error bar plots and likelihood probability curves for distance modulus and apparent magnitude of SNIa supernova's. We have calculated the pressures and densities associated with the two matter densities, viz., $p_{\mu}$, $\rho_{\mu}$, $p_m$ and $\rho_m$, respectively. The present age of the universe as per our model is also evaluated and it is found at par with the present observed values., Comment: 19 pages, 19 figures. The European Physical Journal Plus. 2023. arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:2303.14136

We explore the existence of wormholes in the context of $f(R,T)$ gravity. The $f(R,T)$ theory is a curvature-matter coupled modified gravity that depends on an arbitrary function of the Ricci scalar $R$ and the trace of the stress-energy tensor $T$. In this work, we adopt two different choices for the matter Lagrangian density ($\mathcal{L}_m= \mathcal{P}$ and $\mathcal{L}_m= p_r$) and investigate the impact of each one on wormhole structure. By adequately specifying the redshift function and the shape function, we found a variety of exact wormhole solutions in the theory. Our finding indicates that, for both classes of wormholes the energy density is always positive throughout the spacetime, while the radial pressure is negative. This means exotic matter is necessary for the existence of wormholes in $f(R,T)$ gravity., Comment: 8 pages, 3 figures, typo fixed; new references added

In this paper, an attempt is made to construct a Friedmann-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker model in $f(R,T)$ gravity with a perfect fluid that yields acceleration at late times. We take $f(R,T)$ as $R$ + $8\pi \mu T$. As in the $\Lambda$CDM model, we take the matter to consist of two components, viz., $\Omega_m$ and $\Omega_{\mu}$ such that $\Omega_m$ + $\Omega_{\mu}$=1. The parameter $\Omega_m$ is the matter density (baryons + dark matter), and $\Omega_{\mu}$ is the density associated with the Ricci scalar $R$ and the trace $T$ of the energy momentum tensor, which we shall call dominant matter. We find that at present $\Omega_{\mu}$ is dominant over $\Omega_m$, and that the two are in the ratio 3:1 to 3:2 according to the three data sets: (i) 77 Hubble OHD data set (ii) 580 SNIa supernova distance modulus data set and (iii) 66 pantheon SNIa data which include high red shift data in the range $0\leq z\leq 2.36$. We have also calculated the pressures and densities associated with the two matter densities, viz., $p_{\mu}$, $\rho_{\mu}$, $p_m$ and $\rho_m$, respectively. It is also found that at present, $\rho_{\mu}$ is greater than $\rho_m$. The negative dominant matter pressure $p_{\mu}$ creates acceleration in the universe. Our deceleration and snap parameters show a change from negative to positive, whereas the jerk parameter is always positive. This means that the universe is at present accelerating and in the past it was decelerating. State finder diagnostics indicate that our model is at present a dark energy quintessence model. The various other physical and geometric properties of the model are also discussed., Comment: 25 pages, 11 figures, 2 tables

In this paper, we consider a cosmological model in $ f(R, G) $ gravity in a flat space-time, where $ R $ is the Ricci scalar and $ G $ is the Gauss-Bonnet invariant. The function $ f(R, G) $ is taken as a linear combination of $ R $ and an exponential function of $ G $. We analyze the observational constraints under a power law cosmology which depends on two physical parameters: the Hubble constant $ H_0 $ and the deceleration parameter $ q $. We constrain these two dependent parameters using the latest 77 points of the OHD data, 1048 points of the Pantheon data, and the joint data OHD+Pantheon and compare the results with the $ \Lambda $CDM. Also, we speculate constraints using a simulated data set for the future JDEM (Joint Dark Energy Mission)/Omega, supernovae survey. We see that $ H_0 $ is in very close agreement with some of the latest results from the Planck Collaboration that assume the $ \Lambda $CDM model. Our work in power law cosmology better fits the Pantheon data than the earlier analysis \cite{Kumar:2011sw, Rani:2014sia}. However, the constraints obtained on $ H $ average, $ $ and $ q $ average, $ $ using the simulated data set for the future JDEM/Omega, supernovae survey are found to be inconsistent with the values obtained from the OHD and the Pantheon data. Additionally, we discuss statefinder diagnostics and see that the power law models approach the standard $\Lambda $CDM model ($ q\rightarrow -1 $). This model satisfies the Generalized Second Law of Thermodynamics. Finally, we conclude that the power law cosmology in $ f(R, G) $ gravity explains most of the distinguished attributes of evolution in cosmology., Comment: 16 pages, 15 figures

In this work, we have developed an FLRW type model of a universe which displays transition from deceleration in the past to the acceleration at the present. For this, we have considered field equations of $f(R,T)$ gravity and have taken $f(R,T) = R + 2 \lambda T$, $\lambda$ being an arbitrary constant. We have estimated the $\lambda$ parameter in such a way that the transition red shift is found similar in the deceleration parameter, pressure and the equation of state parameter $\omega$. The present value of Hubble parameter is estimated on the basis of the three types of observational data set: latest compilation of $46$ Hubble data set, SNe Ia $580$ data sets of distance modulus and $66$ Pantheon data set of apparent magnitude which comprised of 40 SN Ia binned and 26 high redshift data's in the range $0.014 \leq z \leq 2.26 $. These data are compared with theoretical results through the $ \chi^2 $ statistical test. Interestingly, the model satisfies all the three weak, strong and dominant energy conditions. The model fits well with observational findings. We have discussed some of the physical aspects of the model, in particular the age of the universe., Comment: 19 pages 15 figures 1 table

In the present work, we have analyzed the behaviors of extension of generalized Barrow holographic dark energy(`BHDE'). A ``generalized BHDE model based on the particle and the future horizon using infrared cut-off" was proposed by Nojiri et al. (2022). In this work, we have reviewed the generalized BHDE extension under the assumption of a generalized HDE cut-off. Using a scale factor of the form $a = k t^m$, the dynamics of the cosmos have been discussed through graphic demonstration. By applying the ``open-source emcee Python package", the values of the free parameters $k$ and $m$ are estimated on 57 OHD points by the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) technique. We have examined the behavior of the equation of state (EoS) parameter, $( p_{de})$, and dark energy density $(\rho_{de})$. We have also discussed the equivalence of holographic dark energy (DE) with the Barrow entropic DE and its extension. Also, we have explained quintessence and dilation dark energy models in the context of Barrow entropic DE., Comment: 18 pages, 9 figures

In this paper, we have investigated an anisotropic cosmological model in $f(Q)$ gravity with string fluid in LRS Bianchi type-I universe. We have considered the arbitrary function $f(Q)=Q+\alpha\sqrt{~Q}+2\Lambda$ where $\alpha$ is model free parameter and $\Lambda$ is the cosmological constant. We have established a relationship between matter energy density parameter $\Omega_{m}$ and dark energy density parameter $\Omega_{\Lambda}$ through Hubble function using using constant equation of state parameter $\omega$. We have made observational constraint on the model using $\chi^2$-test with observed Hubble datasets $H(z)$ and SNe Ia datasets, and obtained the best fit values of cosmological parameters. We have used these best fit values in the result and discussion. We have discussed our result with cosmographic coefficients and found a transit phase dark energy model. Also, we analyzed the Om diagnostic function for anisotropic universe and found that our model is quintessence dark energy model., Comment: 24 pages, 12 Figures

In this paper, we have analyzed the significance of bulk viscosity in an axially symmetric Bianchi type-I model to study the accelerated expansion of the universe. We have considered four bulk viscosity parameterizations for the matter-dominated cosmological model. The function of the two significant Hubble $H(z)$ and deceleration parameters are discussed in detail. The energy parameters of the universe are computed using the most recent observational Hubble data (57 data points) in the redshift range $0.07 \leq z \leq 2.36)$. In this model, we obtained all feasible solutions with the viscous component and analyzed the universe's expansion history. Finally, we analyzed the statefinder diagnostic and found some interesting results. The outcomes of our developed model now properly align with observational results., Comment: 25 pages, 14 figures

We attempt to construct a Friedmann-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker(FLRW) cosmological model in $f(R, T)$ gravity which exhibits a phase transition from deceleration to acceleration at present. We take $f(R,T) = R + 2 \lambda T$, $\lambda$ being an arbitrary constant. In our model, the $\lambda$ parameter develops a negative pressure in the universe whose Equation of state is parameterized. The present values of model parameters such as density, Hubble, deceleration, Equation of state, and $\lambda$ are estimated statistically by using the Chi-Square test. For this, we have used three different types of observational data sets: the $46$ Hubble parameter data set, the SNeIa $715$ data sets of distance modulus, and the 66 Pantheon data set (the latest compilation of SNeIa 40 bined plus 26 high red shift apparent magnitude $m_b$ data set in the red shift ranges from $0.014 \leq z \leq 2.26 $). We have calculated the transitional red shift and time. The estimated results for the present values of various model parameters are found as per expectations and surveys. Interestingly, we get the present value of the density $\rho_0$, $\simeq 1.5 \rho_c $. The critical density is estimated as $\rho_c\simeq 1.88 ~ h_0^2~10^{-29}~gm/cm^3 $ in the literature. The higher value of the present density is attributed to the presence of some additional energies in the universe apart from baryon energy. We have examined the behavior of the pressure in our model. It is negative and produces acceleration in the universe. Its present value is obtained as $p_0 \simeq - 0.7 \rho_0$., Comment: 19 pages, 8 figures

In this article, we have discussed the results of our investigation. We consider an anisotropic viscous cosmological model of (LRS) Bianchi type I spacetime universe filled with a viscous fluid under $f(Q)$ gravity. We have studied the modified $f(Q)$ gravity with quadratic form $f(Q)=\alpha Q^{2}+\beta$, where $Q$ is called as a non-metricity scalar and $\alpha $, $\beta$ are positive constants. We obtain the modified Einstein field equation by considering the viscosity coefficient $\xi(t)=\xi_{0}H$ and obtained the scale factor $a(t)=2~sinh\left (\frac{m+ 2} {6}\sqrt{\frac{\xi_{0}}{\alpha(2m+1)}}t\right)$.We applied the observational constraint on the apparent magnitude $m(z)$ using the $\chi^{2}$ test formula with observational data set like JLA or Union 2.1 compilation and obtained the best approximate values of the model parameters ${ m,\alpha, H_{0} \xi_{0}}$. We have analyzed our model and found a transit phase quintessence anisotropic accelerating universe. We also examined the bulk viscosity equation of state (EoS) parameter $\omega_{v}$ and obtained its current value as $\omega_{v}<-1/3$, which shows the dark energy dominant model, cosmological constant, phantom, and super-phantom dark energy models, and tends to the $\Lambda$CDM value ($\omega_{v}=-1$) in the late time. We also estimate the current age of the universe as $t_{0}\approx13.6$ Grys and analyze the Statefinder parameters with $(s,r)\to(0,1)$ as $t \to \infty$., Comment: 19 pages, 14 figures

Quark stars are terrestrial laboratories to study fundamental physics at ultrahigh densities and temperatures. In this work, we investigate the internal structure and the physical properties of quark stars (QSs) in the Rastall gravity. Rastall gravity is considered a non-conservative theory of gravity, which is an effective gravity theory at high energy density, e.g., relevant to the early universe and dense, compact objects. We derive the hydrostatic equilibrium structure for QSs with the inclusion of anisotropic pressure. More specifically, we find the QS mass-radius relations for the MIT bag model. We focus on the model depending on the Rastall free parameter $\eta$ and examine the deviations from the General Relativity (GR) counterparts., Comment: 9 pages, 5 figures

This research paper deals with a transit dark energy cosmological model in $f(R, L_{m})$-gravity with observational constraints. For this, we consider a flat FLRW space-time and have taken a cosmological cosntant-like parameter $\beta$ in our field equations. The model has two energy parameters~ $\Omega_{m0}~ and~ \Omega_{\beta0}$, which govern the mechanism of the universe, in particular its present accelerated phase. To make the model cope with the present observational scenario, we consider three types of observational data set: $46$ Hubble parameter data set, SNe Ia $715$ data sets of distance modulus and apparent magnitude, and $40$ datasets of SNe Ia Bined compilation in the redshift $0\leq z<1.7$. We have approximated the present values of the energy parameters by applying $R^{2}$ and $\chi^{2}$-test in the observational and theoretical values of Hubble, distance modulus, and apparent magnitude parameters. Also, we have measured the approximate present values of cosmographic coefficients $\{H_{0}, q_{0}, j_{0}, s_{0}, l_{0}, m_{0}\}$. It is found that our approximated value-based model fits best with the observational module. We have found that as $t\to\infty$ (or $z\to 0$) then $\{q, j, s, l, m\}\to\{-1, 1, 1, 1, 1\}$. The cosmic age of the present universe is also approximated and comes up to the expectation. Our model shows a transit phase of the present accelerating universe with a deceleration in the past and has a transition point., Comment: 22 pages, 17 figures

Recent advances in nuclear theory combined with new astrophysical observations have led to the need for specific theoretical models that actually apply to phenomena on dense-matter physics. At the same time, quantum chromodynamics (QCD) predicts the existence of non-nucleonic degrees of freedom at high densities in neutron-star matter, such as quark matter. Within a confining quark matter model, which consists of homogeneous, neutral 3-flavor interacting quark matter with $\mathcal{O}(m_s^4)$ corrections, we study the structure of compact stars made of a charged perfect fluid in the context of $f(R,T)$ gravity. The system of differential equations that describe the structure of charged compact stars have been derived and solved numerically for a gravity model with $f(R,T)= R+ 2\beta T$. For simplicity, we assume that the charge density is proportional to the energy density, namely, $\rho_{\rm ch} = \alpha \rho$. It is demonstrated that matter-geometry coupling constant $\beta$ and the charge parameter $\alpha$ affect the total gravitational mass and the radius of the star., Comment: 10 pages, 6 figures. To appear in Chinese Physics C

In this article, we explore the homogeneous and isotropic flat Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) model in Chameleon cosmology. By considering a non-minimal coupling between the scalar field and matter, we present a non-singular bouncing cosmological scenario of the universe. The universe initially exhibits the ekpyrotic phase during the contracting era, undergoes a non-singular bounce, and then in expanding era, it smoothly transits to the decelerating era having matter and radiation dominated phases. Further, this decelerating era is smoothly connected to the late-time dark energy-dominated era of the present epoch. We use numerical solution techniques to solve non-minimally coupled gravity equations for understanding the evolution of scalar field along with other quantities like effective potential in the model. The model thus unifies an ekpyrotic, non-singular, asymmetric bounce with the dark energy era of the present epoch. We study the evolution of bouncing model and confront the model with observational results on the equation of state parameter by constraining the model parameters., Comment: 11 Pages

In the present work, we investigate the power-law entropy corrected holographic dark energy (PLECHDE) model with Hubble horizon cutoff. We use 46 observational Hubble data points in the redshift range $0 \leq z \leq 2.36$ to determine the present Hubble constant $H_0$ and the model parameter $n$. It represents a phase transition of the universe from deceleration to acceleration and has the transition point at $z_t = 0.71165$. We investigate the observational constraints on the model and calculate some relevant cosmological parameters. We examine the model's validity by drawing state-finder parameters that yield the result compatible with the modern observational data. The model's physical and geometrical characteristics are also explored, and they are shown to match well with current observations of observational Hubble data (OHD) and the latest joint light curves(JLA) datasets., Comment: 18 pages, 12 figures

We study the structure of quark stars (QSs) adopting homogeneously confined matter inside the star with a 3-flavor neutral charge and a fixed strange quark mass $m_s$. We explore the internal structure, and the physical properties of specific classes of QSs in the recently proposed energy-momentum squared gravity (EMSG). Also, we obtain the mass-radius $(M-R)$ and mass-central energy density $(M-\rho_c)$ relations for QS using the QCD motivated EoS. The maximum mass for QSs in EMSG is investigated depending on the presence and absence of the free parameter $\alpha$. Furthermore, the stability of stars is determined by the condition $\frac{d M}{d \rho_c}>0$. We observe that consideration of the EMSG has specific contributions to the structure of QSs., Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures, version accepted in Annals of Physics

Modeling of matter bounce in $f(R,T)$ gravity has been presented with no violation of the null energy condition. Only a closed universe with negative pressure is allowed in good agreement with some recent observations which favor a universe with positive curvature. Our results agree with some recent works in which a combination of positive curvature and vacuum energy leads to non-singular bounces with no violation of the null energy condition. The stability of the model has been discussed. The cosmographic parameters are developed for the derived model to explain the accelerated expansion of the universe., Comment: 18 pages, 18 figures

We perform dynamical analysis of anisotropic Rastall cosmologies and, in particular Kantowski-Sachs, locally rotationally symmetric (LRS) Bianchi I and LRS Bianchi III cosmologies. Using dynamical system techniques, a qualitative analysis of cosmological equations yield physically interesting cases which are in agreement with observations such as de Sitter, accelerating, stable attractors are isotropic. Features such as isotropization and cosmological bounce are discussed in detail., Comment: 15 Pages, Indian J. Phys. accepted

We investigate the cosmic dynamics of Rastall gravity in non-flat Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) space-time with barotropic fluid. In this context, we are concerned about the class of model satisfying the affine equation of state. We derive the autonomous system for the Rastall model with barotropic fluid. We apply the derived system to investigate the critical points for expanding and bouncing cosmologies and their stable nature and cosmological properties. The expanding cosmology yields de Sitter universe at late times with decelerating past having matter and radiation dominated phases. Investigation of autonomous system for bouncing cosmology yields oscillating solutions in positive spatial curvature region. We also investigate the consequences of setting-up a model of non-singular universe by using energy conditions. The distinct features of the Rastall model compared to the standard model have been discussed in detail., Comment: 14 pages, Typos corrected

In this study, we have demonstrated the expansion history of an axially symmetric Bianchi type-I model of the universe. Our model as of now presents an accelerating universe, which had been in the decelerating phase in the past. Roles of the two crucial Hubble~$H(z)$ and deceleration~$q(z)$ parameters are examined. The energy parameters of the universe are estimated with the help of the latest observational Hubble data (46-data points) and Pantheon data (the latest compilation of SNIa with 40 binned in the redshift range $0.014 \leq z \leq 1.62)$. We also discuss the stability analysis of the model by state finder diagnosis. The analysis reveals that in late time, the model is a quintessence type and points towards the $\Lambda$CDM model. Our developed model agrees with observational findings in a proper way. We have discussed some of the physical aspects of the model., Comment: 19 pages, 10 figures

In this paper, we have examined the viability of the Bianchi type-V universe in Brans-Dicke (BD) theory of gravitation. We have discussed the interacting and non-interacting scenarios between dark matter (DM) and dark energy (DE) of the derived universe within the framework of BD theory. CCA technique has been applied to constrain the model parameters using 46 values of observational Hubble data (OHD), Pantheon data (the latest compilation of SNIa with 40 binned in the redshift range $0.014 \leq z \leq 1.62)$ and their combined datasets. We establish an exact solution of the field equations to derive the dynamics of the derived universe and the obtained results are found to agree with the observations. We also noted a distinctive change in the sign of the deceleration parameter from positive to negative, as well as the presence of a transition red-shift exists. Using various observational data points, the evolution trajectories for $(r~- s)$ diagnostic planes are shown to understand the geometrical behavior of the Bianchi-V model. Some physical properties of the universe are also discussed. It's also worth noting that the conclusions of the cosmological parameter are consistent with modern observational data., Comment: 19 pages, 14 figures

In this paper, we examine the (LRS) Bianchi-type-I cosmological model with holographic dark energy. The exact solutions to the corresponding field equations are obtained by using generalized hybrid expansion law (HEL). The EoS parameter $\omega$ for DE is found to be time dependent and redshift dependent and its exiting range for derived model is agreeing well with the current observations. Here we likewise apply two mathematical diagnostics, the statefinder ({r, s}) and $\omega_{d}-\omega^{'}_{d}$ plane to segregate HDE model from the $\Lambda CDM$ model. Here the $\omega_{d}-\omega^{'}_{d}$ diagnostic trajectories is the good tool to classifying the dynamical DE model. We found that our model lies in both thawing region and freezing region. We have also construct the potential as well as dynamics of the quintessence and tachyon scalar field. Some physical and geometric properties of this model along with the physical acceptability of cosmological solution have been discussed in detail., Comment: 19 pages, 15 figures

Following the recent theory of $f(Q)$ gravity, we continue to investigate the possible existence of wormhole geometries, where $Q$ is the non-metricity scalar. Recently, the non-metricity scalar and the corresponding field equations have been studied for some spherically symmetric configurations in [ Phys. Lett. B 821, 136612 (2021) and Phys. Rev. D 103, 124001 (2021) ]. One can note that field equations are different in these two studies. Following [Phys. Rev. D 103, 124001 (2021)], we systematically study the field equations for wormhole solutions and found the violation of null energy conditions in the throat neighborhood. More specifically, considering specific choices for the $f(Q)$ form and for constant redshift with different shape functions, we present a class of solutions for static and spherically symmetric wormholes. Our survey indicates that wormhole solutions could not exist for specific form function $f(Q)= Q+ \alpha Q^2$. To summarize, exact wormhole models can be constructed with violation of the null energy condition throughout the spacetime while being $\rho \geq 0$ and vice versa., Comment: 7 pages, 3 figures, version accepted for publication in The European Physical Journal C

In this paper, we have investigated the physical behavior of cosmological models in the framework of modified Teleparallel gravity. This model is established using a Renyi holographic ``dark energy model (RHDE) with a Hubble cutoff. Here we have considered a homogeneous and isotropic Friedman universe filled with perfect `fluid. The physical parameters are derived for the present model in Compliances with 43 observational Hubble data sets (OHD). The equation of state (EoS) parameter in terms of $H(z)$ describes a the transition of the universe between phantom and non-phantom phases in the context of $f(T)$ gravity. Our model shows the violation of strong energy condition (SEC) and the weak energy condition (WEC) over the accelerated phantom regime. We also observed that these models occupy freezing regions through $\omega_{D} -\omega_{D}^{'}$ plane. Consequently, our Renyi HDE model is supported to the consequences of general relativity in the framework of $f(T)$ modified gravity., Comment: 19 pages, 13 figures

The current trend concerning dense matter physics at sufficiently high densities and low temperatures is expected to behave as a degenerate Fermi gas of quarks forming Cooper pairs, namely a color superconductor, in the core of compact objects. In this context, we study the anisotropy of quark stars (QSs) assuming the internal composition to be comprised of homogeneous, charge neutral 3-flavor interacting quark matter with $\mathcal{O}(m_s^4)$ corrections. Using the equation of state (EoS) with the Tolmann-Oppenheimer-Volkoff (TOV) structure equations, we perform numerical calculation for quark stars and determine the maximum mass-radius relation in the context of $4D$ Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet (EGB) gravity. In particular, we consider the effects of Gauss-Bonnet (GB) coupling constant on the diagrams related to mass-radius $(M-R)$ relation and the mass-central mass density $(M-\rho_c)$ relation of QSs. We pay particular attention to the influence of the anisotropy in the equilibrium and stability of strange stars. We also study the other properties of QSs related to compactness and binding energy. Interestingly, our result provides circumstantial evidence in favor of super-massive pulsars in $4D$ EGB gravity., Comment: 13 pages, 5 figures, version accepted for publication in Phys. Dark Univ

In this work we study the properties of compact spheres made of a charged perfect fluid with a MIT bag model EoS for quark matter. Considering static spherically symmetric spacetime we derive the hydrostatic equilibrium equations in the recently formulated four dimensional Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet ($4D$ EGB) gravity theory. In this setting, the modified TOV equations are solved numerically with the aim to investigate the impact of electric charge on the stellar structure. A nice feature of $4D$ EGB theory is that the Gauss-Bonnet term has a non-vanishing contribution to the gravitational dynamics in $4D$ spacetime. We therefore analyse the effects of Gauss-Bonnet coupling constant $\alpha$ and the charge fraction $\beta$ on the mass-radius ($M-R$) diagram and also the mass-central density $(M-\rho_c)$ relation of quark stars. Finally, we conclude that depending on the choice of coupling constant one could have larger mass and radius compared with GR and can also be relevant for more massive compact objects due to the effect of the repulsive Coulomb force., Comment: 10 pages, 5 figures, 2 tables, accepted for publication in European Physical Journal C

The observations of pulsars with masses close to 2$M_{\odot}$ have put strong constraints on the equation of state (EoS) of neutron-rich matter at supranuclear densities. Moreover, the exact internal composition of those objects is largely unknown to us. Aiming to reach the 2$M_{\odot}$ limit, here we investigate the impact of electric charge on properties of compact stars assuming that the charge distribution is proportional to the mass density. The study is carried out by solving the Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff (TOV) equation for a well-motivated exotic quark matter in the color-flavor-locked (CFL) phase of color superconductivity. The existence of the CFL phase may be the true ground state of hadronic matter with the possibility of the existence of a pure stable quark star (QS). Concerning the equation-of-state, we obtain structural properties of quark stars and compute the mass, the radius as well as the total electric charge of the star. We analyze the dependence of the physical properties of these QSs depending on the free parameters with special attention on mass-radius relation. We also briefly discuss the mass vs central mass density $(M-\epsilon_c)$ relation for stability, the effect of electric charge and compactness. Finally, our results are compared with the recent observations data on mass-radius relationship., Comment: 12 pages, 8 figures, references added, to appear in Mod. Phys. Lett. A

The current research investigates the behavior of the Tsallis holographic dark energy (THDE) model with quintessence in a homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-III (B-III) space-time. We construct the model by using two conditions (i) expansion scalar ($\theta$) is proportionate to shear scalar ($\sigma$) in the model and (ii) hybrid expansion law $a = t^\beta e^{\gamma t}$, where $\beta>0$, $\gamma>0$. Our study is based on Type Ia supernovae (SNIa) data in combination with CMB and BAO observations (Giostri et al, JCAP 3, 27 (2012), arXiv:1203.3213v2[astro-ph.CO]), the present values of Hubble constant and deceleration parameter are $H_{0} = 73.8$ and $q_{0} = -0.54$ respectively. Compiling our theoretical models with this data, we obtain $\beta = 2.1445~ \& ~ 2.1154$ for $\gamma = 0.5 ~ \& ~ 1$ respectively. We have completed a new type of cosmic model for which the expansion occurs to the current accelerated phase for the restraints. We have discussed the conformity among the scalar field model of quintessence and THDE model. To understand the Universe, we have also established the relations for Distance modulus, Luminosity Distance, and Angular-diameter distance. Some geometric and physical aspects of the THDE model are also highlighted., Comment: 20 pages, 9 figures

In present paper, we search the existence of dark energy scalar field models within in $f(R, T)$ gravity theory established by Harko et al. (Phys. Rev. D 84, 024020, 2011) in a flat FRW universe. The correspondence between scalar field models have been examined by employing new generalized dynamical cosmological term $ \Lambda(t) $. In this regards, the best fit observational values of parameters from three distinct sets data are applied. To decide the solution to field equations, a scale factor $ a= \left(\sinh(\beta t)\right)^{1/n} $ has been considered, where $ \beta$ \& $n $ are constants. Here, we employ the recent ensues ($H_{0}=69.2$ and $q_{0}=-0.52)$ from (OHD+JLA) observation (Yu et al., Astrophys. J. 856, 3, 2018). Through the numerical estimation and graphical assessing of various cosmological parameters, it has been experienced that findings are comparable with kinematics and physical properties of universe and compatible with recent cosmological ensues. The dynamics and potentials of scalar fields are clarified in FRW scenario in the present model. Potentials reconstruction is highly reasonable and shows a periodic establishment and in agreement with latest observations., Comment: 20 pages, 16 figures

We discuss the possible role of the Tietze extension theorem in providing a rigorous topological base to the expanding space-time in cosmology. A simple toy model has been introduced to show the analogy between the topological extension from a circle $S$ to the whole space $M$ and the cosmic expansion from a non-zero volume to the whole space-time in non-singular cosmological models. A topological analogy to the cosmic scale factor function has been suggested, the paper refers to the possible applications of the topological extension in mathematical physics., Comment: 13 pages, 2 figures, https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219887821501309

In this work we study a non-flat Friedmann-Robertson-Walker universe filled with a pressure-less dark matter (DM) and Barrow holographic dark energy (BHDE) whose IR cutoff is the apparent horizon. Among various DE models, (BHDE) model shows the dynamical enthusiasm to discuss the universe's transition phase. According to the new research, the universe transitioned smoothly from a decelerated to an accelerated period of expansion in the recent past. We exhibit that the development of $q$ relies upon the type of spatial curvature. Here we study the equation of state (EoS) parameter for the BHDE model to determine the cosmological evolution for the non-flat universe. The (EoS) parameter and the deceleration parameter (DP) shows a satisfactory behaviour, it does not cross the the phantom line. We also plot the statefinder diagram to characterize the properties of the BHDE model by taking distinct values of barrow exponent $\triangle$. Moreover, we likewise noticed the BHDE model in the $(\omega_{D}-\omega_{D}^{'})$ plane, which can furnish us with a valuable, powerful finding to the mathematical determination of the statefinder. In the statefinder trajectory, this model was found to be able to reach the $\Lambda CDM$ fixed point., Comment: 19 pages, 21 figures