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Dark energy from scalar field with Gauss Bonnet and non-minimal kinetic coupling

High Energy Physics - Theory 2012-02-01 v1 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

We study a model of scalar field with a general non-minimal kinetic coupling to itself and to the curvature, and additional coupling to the Gauss Bonnet 4-dimensional invariant. The model presents rich cosmological dynamics and some of its solutions are analyzed. A variety of scalar fields and potentials giving rise to power-law expansion have been found. The dynamical equation of state is studied for two cases, with and without free kinetic term . In both cases phenomenologically acceptable solutions have been found. Some solutions describe essentially dark energy behavior, and and some solutions contain the decelerated and accelerated phases.

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@article{arxiv.1108.6236,
  title  = {Dark energy from scalar field with Gauss Bonnet and non-minimal kinetic coupling},
  author = {L. N. Granda},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1108.6236},
  year   = {2012}
}

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21 pages