Mimicking Lambda with a spin-two ghost condensate
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Author(s)
de Rham, Claudia
Tolley, Andrew J
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
We propose a simple higher-derivative braneworld gravity model which contains a stable accelerating branch, in the absence of a cosmological constant or potential, that can be used to describe the late-time cosmic acceleration. This model has similar qualitative features to that of Dvali, Gabadadze and Porrati, such as the recovery of four-dimensional gravity at subhorizon scales, but unlike that case, the graviton zero mode is massless and there are no linearized instabilities. The acceleration rather is driven by bulk gravity in the form of a spin-two ghost condensate. We show that this model can be consistent with cosmological bounds and tests of gravity.
Date Issued
2006-07-01
Date Acceptance
2006-06-15
Citation
Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, 2006, 2006 (7), pp.1-23
ISSN
1475-7516
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Start Page
1
End Page
23
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics
Volume
2006
Issue
7
Copyright Statement
© 2006 IOP Publishing Ltd and SISSA. This is an author-created, un-copyedited version of an article accepted for publication in Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics. IOP Publishing Ltd is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this version of the manuscript or any version derived from it. The definitive publisher authenticated version is available online at https://doi.org/10.1088/1475-7516/2006/07/004.
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Physics, Particles & Fields
Physics
dark energy theory
cosmology with extra dimensions
gravity
cosmological applications of theories with extra dimensions
GAUSS-BONNET BRANE
HIGH-REDSHIFT SUPERNOVAE
HUBBLE-SPACE-TELESCOPE
HIGHER-CURVATURE TERMS
COSMOLOGICAL CONSTANT
EXTRA DIMENSIONS
BLACK-HOLE
ASYMMETRIC BRANES
FIELD-THEORY
DARK ENERGY
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 004
Date Publish Online
2006-07-13