http://arxiv.org/abs/1910.01088
The cosmological impact of the Covariant Canonical Gauge Theory of Gravity is investigated. We deduce that, in a metric compatible geometry, the requirement of covariant conservation of matter invokes torsion of space-time. In the Friedman model this leads to a scalar field built from contortion and the metric with the property of dark energy, which transforms the cosmological constant to a time-dependent function. Moreover, the quadratic Rieman-Cartan term in the CCGG field equations adds a geometrical curvature correction to the Friedman equations. Applying the standard $\Lambda$CDM parameter set, those equations give a unique solution for the cosmological field. With a relatively small “deformation” parameter of the theory that determines the strength of the quadratic term and thus the deviation from the Einstein-Hilbert theory, the resulting evolution of the universe starts from a finite extension, undergoes a violent, Big Bang-like, or a smooth and slow bounce process followed by an inflation phase, and exits gracefully to the current dark energy era. The calculations of the SNeIa Hubble diagram and of the most recent transition point from deceleration to acceleration compare well with astronomical observations. The theory also provides a new handle to resolving the cosmological constant problem.
D. Vasak, J. Kirsch, D. Kehm, et. al.
Thu, 3 Oct 19
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Comments: 21 pages + 3 appendices, 12 figures, 1 table
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