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$f(T)$ cosmology has shown promise in explaining aspects of cosmic evolution. In this work, we analyze constraints on leading models of $f(T)$ gravity in the context of the recently released Pantheon+ data set, together with comparisons…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2023-05-22 Rebecca Briffa , Celia Escamilla-Rivera , Jackson Levi Said , Jurgen Mifsud

$f(R)$ gravity, capable of driving the late-time acceleration of the universe, is emerging as a promising alternative to dark energy. Various $f(R)$ gravity models have been intensively tested against probes of the expansion history,…

Astrophysics · Physics 2009-04-01 Xin-Juan Yang , Da-Ming Chen

We establish constraints on $f(T)$ gravity by considering the possibility of a scenario that supports a phantom crossing of the equation of state parameter $\omega_{DE}$. After determining the viable parameter space of the model, while…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2023-06-23 F. B. M. dos Santos

We use galaxy-galaxy lensing data to test General Relativity and $f(T)$ gravity at galaxies scales. We consider an exact spherically symmetric solution of $f(T)$ theory which is obtained from an approximate quadratic correction, and thus it…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2024-08-06 Qingqing Wang , Xin Ren , Bo Wang , Yi-Fu Cai , Wentao Luo , Emmanuel N. Saridakis

Mergers of binary compact objects, accompanied with electromagnetic (EM) counterparts, offer excellent opportunities to explore varied cosmological models, since gravitational waves (GWs) and EM counterparts always carry the information of…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2024-01-31 Ran Chen , Yi-Ying Wang , Lei Zu , Yi-Zhong Fan

We investigate the viable exponential $f(R)$ gravity in the metric formalism with $f(R)=-\beta R_s (1-e^{-R/R_s})$. The latest sample of the Hubble parameter measurements with 23 data points is used to place bounds on this $f(R)$ model. A…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2015-03-05 Yun Chen , Chao-Qiang Geng , Chung-Chi Lee , Ling-Wei Luo , Zong-Hong Zhu

We present a multi-epoch test of f(T) gravity with nonminimal torsion-matter coupling, combining early- and late-Universe observations. At the MeV scale, Big-Bang Nucleosynthesis constrains the fractional variation of the weak freeze-out…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2026-01-27 Yahia Al-Omar , Majida Nahili , Nidal Chamoun

Recently a $f(T)$ gravity based on the modification of the teleparallel gravity was proposed to explain the accelerated expansion of the universe without the need of dark energy. We use observational data from Type Ia Supernovae, Baryon…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2016-06-06 Jing-Zhao Qi , Rong-Jia Yang , Ming-Jian Zhang , Wen-Biao Liu

Inspired by an exponential $f(R)$ gravity model studied in the literature, in this work we introduce a new and viable $f(Q)$ gravity model, which can be represented as a perturbation of $\Lambda$CDM. Typically, within the realm of $f(Q)$…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2024-01-31 A. Oliveros , Mario A. Acero

In recent years, modifications to General Relativity (GR) have been explored to address cosmological observations, particularly in the context of late-time cosmic acceleration. Among these, modifications based on the Teleparallel Equivalent…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2025-08-29 Saurabh Verma , Archana Dixit , Anirudh Pradhan , M. S. Barak

In this work, we investigate neutron stars (NSs) in the strong field regime within the framework of symmetric teleparallel $f(Q)$ gravity, considering three representative models: linear, logarithmic, and exponential. While Bayesian studies…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2026-02-19 Sneha Pradhan , N. K. Patra , Kai Zhou , P. K. Sahoo

The current paper reports an investigation of the cosmological implications of symmetric teleparallel gravity within a modified $f(Q)$ theory. We construct a specific exponential $f(Q)$ model as $f(Q) = Q + \eta_1 Q_0\left(1 - e^{-\eta_2…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2025-11-11 Sanjeeda Sultanaa , Surajit Chattopadhyay

We present an analysis of an $f(T, \mathcal{T})$ extension of the Teleparallel Equivalent of General Relativity, where $T$ denotes the torsion and $\mathcal{T}$ the trace of the energy-momentum tensor. This extension includes non--minimal…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2016-07-27 Diego Saez-Gomez , C. Sofia Carvalho , Francisco S. N. Lobo , Ismael Tereno

In this paper, we use genetic algorithms, a specific machine learning technique, to achieve a model-independent reconstruction of $f(T)$ gravity. By using $H(z)$ data derived from cosmic chronometers and radial Baryon Acoustic Oscillation…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2025-06-09 Redouane El Ouardi , Amine Bouali , Imad El Bojaddaini , Ahmed Errahmani , Taoufik Ouali

We investigate the viability of $f(Q)$ gravity as an alternative framework to address the $H_0$ and $S_8$ tensions in cosmology. Focusing on three representative $f(Q)$ models, we perform a comprehensive Bayesian analysis using a…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2025-10-29 Carlos G. Boiza , Maria Petronikolou , Mariam Bouhmadi-López , Emmanuel N. Saridakis

We study observational constraints on the modified symmetric teleparallel gravity, the non-metricity $f(Q)$ gravity, which reproduces background expansion of the universe. For this purpose, we use Hubble measurements, Baryonic Acoustic…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2021-11-25 Sanjay Mandal , P. K. Sahoo

We explore the viability of three models in $f(T,B)$ gravity using data from recent surveys based on cosmic chronometers, the Pantheon data set, and baryonic acoustic oscillation data. We also assess the consistency of these models and data…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2022-12-23 Rebecca Briffa , Celia Escamilla-Rivera , Jackson Levi Said , Jurgen Mifsud

The expansion of the universe in $f(R,T)$ gravity is studied. By focusing on functions of the form $f(R,T)=f_1(R)+f_2(T)$, we assert that present day acceleration can be achieved if the functional form of $f_2(T)$ either grows slowly or…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2025-02-05 Vincent R. Siggia , Eric D. Carlson

We study observational constraints on the non-metricity $f(Q)$-gravity which reproduces an exact $\Lambda$CDM background expansion history while modifying the evolution of linear perturbations. To this purpose we use Cosmic Microwave…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2021-09-29 Luís Atayde , Noemi Frusciante

Generalised Teleparallel gravity, also referred to as f(T) gravity, has been recently proposed as an extended theory of gravitation able to give rise to an accelerated expansion in a matter only universe. The cosmic speed up is driven by an…

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics · Physics 2015-06-04 Vincenzo F. Cardone , Ninfa Radicella , Stefano Camera