Exploring Cosmic Evolution in R\'enyi Entropic Cosmology with Constraints from DESI DR2 BAO and GW Data
Abstract
We explore a cosmological model based on R\'enyi entropic corrections to the Friedmann equations and constrain it using DESI, P-BAO, CC, and gravitational-wave observations. Unlike earlier works, we obtain a direct and stringent constraint on the R\'enyi parameter from late-time cosmic acceleration, with the resulting value even satisfying recent Big Bang Nucleosynthesis and baryogenesis bounds. The model predicts values of and that are consistent with current observational data. It provides a successful description of late-time acceleration with a quintessence-like behavior, smoothly approaching the CDM limit without crossing the phantom divide. Furthermore, the statical comparisons along with the evaluation of energy conditions and stability analyses reinforce its viability as a robust alternative to the standard cosmological model.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2604.22450,
title = {Exploring Cosmic Evolution in R\'enyi Entropic Cosmology with Constraints from DESI DR2 BAO and GW Data},
author = {Rajdeep Mazumdar and Kalyan Malakar and Kalyan Bhuyan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.22450},
year = {2026}
}
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22 pages, 8 figures, and 6 tables