Energy conditions in $$f(Q, L_m)$$ f ( Q , L m ) gravity
Abstract We are experiencing a golden age of experimental cosmology, with exact and accurate observations being used to constrain various gravitational theories like never before. Alongside these advancements, energy conditions play a crucial theoretical role in evaluating and refining new proposals...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2025-04-01
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| Series: | European Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-025-14112-1 |
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| Summary: | Abstract We are experiencing a golden age of experimental cosmology, with exact and accurate observations being used to constrain various gravitational theories like never before. Alongside these advancements, energy conditions play a crucial theoretical role in evaluating and refining new proposals in gravitational physics. We investigate the energy conditions (WEC, NEC, DEC, and SEC) for two $$f(Q, L_m)$$ f ( Q , L m ) gravity models using the FLRW metric in a flat geometry. Model 1, $$f(Q, L_m) = -\alpha Q + 2L_m + \beta $$ f ( Q , L m ) = - α Q + 2 L m + β , features linear parameter dependence, satisfying most energy conditions while selectively violating the SEC to explain cosmic acceleration. The EoS parameter transitions between quintessence, a cosmological constant, and phantom energy, depending on $$\alpha $$ α and $$\beta $$ β . Model 2, $$f(Q, L_m) = -\alpha Q + \lambda (2L_m)^2 + \beta $$ f ( Q , L m ) = - α Q + λ ( 2 L m ) 2 + β , introduces nonlinearities, ensuring stronger SEC violations and capturing complex dynamics like dark energy transitions. While Model 1 excels in simplicity, Model 2’s robustness makes it ideal for accelerated expansion scenarios, highlighting the potential of $$f(Q, L_m)$$ f ( Q , L m ) gravity in explaining cosmic phenomena. |
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| ISSN: | 1434-6052 |