Scaling solutions in three-form cosmology
Abstract
A hybrid three-form model of dark energy is developed in order to identify scaling solutions, a long-sought feature in three-form cosmology. Exploiting Hodge dualities, the theory is formulated in terms of two scalar functions that are associated with the conjugate momentum, and the three-form dual vector in an isotropic background. The resulting Lagrangian yields a stable scaling attractor where the three-form energy density tracks the dominant background fluid. A dynamical mechanism is also identified that naturally drives the system out of this regime toward a late-time accelerated phase distinguishable from a cosmological constant. This constitutes the first realization of scaling behavior within a three-form dark energy framework.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2602.15498,
title = {Scaling solutions in three-form cosmology},
author = {Vitor da Fonseca and Bruno J. Barros and Tiago Barreiro and Nelson J. Nunes},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2602.15498},
year = {2026}
}
Comments
15 pages, 5 figures