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Scalar particle production in a simple Horndeski theory
- Source :
- Phys. Rev. D 97, 083524 (2018)
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The scalar particle production through a scalar field non-minimally coupled with geometry is investigated in the context of a spatially homogeneous and isotropic universe. In this paper, in order to study the evolution of particle production over time in the case of analytical solutions, we focus on a simple Horndeski theory. We first suppose that the universe is dominated by a scalar field and derive the energy conservation condition. Then from the thermodynamic point of view, the macroscopic non-conservation of the scalar field energy-momentum tensor can be explained as an irreversible production of the scalar particles. Based on the explanation, we obtain a scalar particle production rate and the corresponding entropy. Finally, since the universe, in general, could be regarded as a closed system satisfying the laws of thermodynamics, we naturally impose some thermodynamic constraints on it. The thermodynamic properties of the universe can provide additional constraints on the simple Horndeski theory.<br />Comment: 22 pages, no figure
- Subjects :
- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Physics - Theory
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Details
- Database :
- arXiv
- Journal :
- Phys. Rev. D 97, 083524 (2018)
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.1801.00541
- Document Type :
- Working Paper
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.97.083524