http://arxiv.org/abs/1809.07409
We propose a cosmological scenario involving a single scalar field, $\varphi$, that is a source of Dark Matter as well as Dark Energy. The Lagrangian density of $\varphi$ contains a second field $\chi$, for simplicity assumed to be a scalar. For fixed values of $\chi$, the potential of $\varphi$ decays exponentially at large positive $\varphi$-values. While $\varphi$ is not coupled to Standard Model fields, $\chi$ is assumed to couple to them. Hence, the Green functions of $\chi$ depend on the temperature of the local equilibrium in the expanding universe. We assume that the coupling of $\chi$ to $\varphi$ is such that, at temperatures larger than some critical temperature $T_c$, $\varphi$ is trapped near the origin, and excitations of $\varphi$ about the origin form Dark Matter. After a phase transition at the temperature $T_c$, the trapping force disappears and $\varphi$ rolls towards large field values. A homogenous component of $\varphi$ appears and acts as Dark Energy. Within overdense regions, such as galaxies and galaxy clusters, the kinetic temperature is sufficiently high such that the phase transition does not occur. Thus, at the present time, $\varphi$ can decribe both Dark Energy and Dark Matter.
R. Brandenberger, R. Cuzinatto, J. Fröhlich, et. al.
Fri, 21 Sep 18
46/63
Comments: 6 pages