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On a viable first-order formulation of relativistic viscous fluids and its applications to cosmology

International Journal of Modern Physics D, 2017

We consider a first-order formulation of relativistic fluids with bulk viscosity based on a stress-energy tensor introduced by Lichnerowicz. Choosing a barotropic equation-of-state, we show that this theory satisfies basic physical requirements and, under the further assumption of vanishing vorticity, that the equations of motion are causal, both in the case of a fixed background and when the equations are coupled to Einstein's equations. Furthermore, Lichnerowicz's proposal does not fit into the general framework of first-order theories studied by Hiscock and Lindblom, and hence their instability results do not apply. These conclusions apply to the full-fledged nonlinear theory, without any equilibrium or near equilibrium assumptions. Similarities and differences between the approach explored here and other theories of relativistic viscosity, including the Mueller–Israel–Stewart formulation, are addressed. Cosmological models based on the Lichnerowicz stress-energy tensor a...

Multiple fluid theory of cosmic evolution and its thermodynamic analysis

Indian Journal of Physics, 2022

In this paper we have discussed the modified gravity and scalar field DE model specifically DBI essence model with the analysis of thermodynamics during cosmological evolution. We have used the modified gravity with the form (,) = + 2 in our calculations. The basic aim behind this paper is to discuss a theory that unifies modified gravity with DE models including the solutions of some cosmological problems like thermodynamics energy conditions violation problems, finite time future singularity problems, initial singularity problem, Cosmic inflation problem, decelerated expansion problem, graceful exit problem, reheating problem, bouncing nature problem, phase transformation-spontaneous symmetry breaking problem, negative heat capacity paradox problem and obviously the present day universe problems (Continuously decreasing temperature problem, present day DE dominated expansion problem). We have established the viscous effects (both positive and negative viscosity) in our calculation and discussed the negative-positive viscosity by introducing two special type of energy cycles. Finally, we have discussed the stability conditions for universe evolution through cosmic perturbation and resolved the instability problems. We have also shown the state finder trajectories for both with and without viscous fluid on the basis of our calculations to compare our research with the results of other independent DE models.

Cosmological consequences of first-order general-relativistic viscous fluid dynamics

Physical Review D

We investigate the out-of-equilibrium dynamics of viscous fluids in a spatially flat Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker cosmology using the most general causal and stable viscous energymomentum tensor defined at first order in spacetime derivatives. In this new framework a pressureless viscous fluid having equilibrium energy density ρ can evolve to an asymptotic future solution in which the Hubble parameter approaches a constant while ρ → 0, even in the absence of a cosmological constant (i.e., Λ = 0). Thus, while viscous effects in this model drive an accelerated expansion of the universe, the equilibrium energy density itself vanishes, leaving behind only the acceleration. This behavior emerges as a consequence of causality in first-order theories of relativistic fluid dynamics and it is fully consistent with Einstein's equations.

A new class of bulk viscous universe with time dependent deceleration parameter and ?-term

Astrophys Space Sci, 2007

A new class of exact solutions of Einstein's field equations with a bulk viscous fluid for an LRS Bianchi type-Ia obtained by using a time dependent deceleration parameter and cosmological term Lambda. The coefficient of bulk viscosity is assumed to be a power function of mass density ( xi= xi 0 rho n ). We have obtained a general solution of the field equations from which six models of the universe are derived: exponential, polynomial and sinusoidal form respectively. The behaviour of these models of the universe are also discussed in the frame of reference of recent supernovae Ia observations.

Local equilibrium solutions in simple anisotropic cosmological models, as described by relativistic fluid dynamics

Classical and Quantum Gravity, 2016

We test the physical relevance of the full and truncated versions of the Israel-Stewart theory of irreversible thermodynamics in a cosmological setting. Using a dynamical systems method, we determine the asymptotic future of plane symmetric Bianchi type I spacetimes filled with a viscous γ-fluid, keeping track of the magnitude of relative dissipative fluxes, which determines the applicability of the Israel-Stewart theory. We consider the situations when the dissipative mechanisms of shear and bulk viscosity are involved separately and simultaneously. Also, we apply two different temperature models in the full version of the theory in order to compare the results. We demonstrate that the only case when the fluid asymptotically approaches local equilibrium, and the underlying assumptions of the IS theory are therefore not violated, is that of a dissipative fluid with vanishing bulk viscosity. The truncated Israel-Stewart equations for shear viscosity are found to produce solutions which manifest pathological dynamical features and are in addition strongly sensitive with respect to the choice of initial conditions. The possible role of bulk and shear viscosity in cosmological evolution is also discussed.

Qualitative analysis for viscous cosmologies in a non linear regime of the Israel-Stewart formalism

Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics

We explore the dynamical properties of a cosmological model that includes viscous effects in the dark matter sector of the fluid equations in a flat Friedmann-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) spacetime. The bulk viscous effects are described by a non linear extension of the full Israel-Stewart model, which is a fluid causal scheme. We allow the interchange of energy in the dark sector and describe this by means of the interaction term, namely Q. We establish the dynamical system corresponding to Friedmann and fluid set of equations associated to the model and study the linear stability of its critical points. From the exploration of the dynamical system, we show the appearance of a critical point characterizing a de Sitter universe within the non interacting and interacting dark sector. We focus our study to analyse the stability of this fixed point in a large region of parameter space and derive linearized solutions around it. These approximate and analytical solutions are potentia...

Thermodynamics in the viscous early universe

Canadian Journal of Physics, 2010

Assuming that the matter in the background geometry is a free gas and that no phase transitions were occurring in the early Universe, we discuss the thermodynamics of this closed system using classical approaches. We find that essential cosmological quantities, such as the Hubble parameter H, the scaling factor a, and the curvature parameter k, can be derived from this simple model, which on one hand fulfills and entirely obeys the laws of thermodynamics, and on the other hand, its results are compatible with the Friedmann–Robertson–Walker model and the Einstein field equations. Including a finite bulk viscosity coefficient leads to important changes in all these cosmological quantities. Accordingly, our picture about the evolution of the Universe and its astrophysical consequences seems to undergoing a radical revision. We find that k strongly depends on the thermodynamics of background matter. The time scale at which negative curvature might take place depends on the relation betw...

Viscous fluid cosmology with time dependent q and \Uplambda$$ Λ -term in Bianchi type-I space-time and late time acceleration

Indian Journal of Physics, 2013

Exact solutions of Einstein's field equations are obtained in a spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-I space-time in presence of a dissipative fluid with constant and time dependent cosmological term K. Einstein's field equations are solved by considering a time dependent deceleration parameter, which affords a late time acceleration in the universe. The cosmological constant K is found to be a decreasing function of time and it approaches a small positive value at present epoch, which is corroborated by consequences from recent supernovae I a observations. To get the deterministic solution a barotropic equation of state together with shear viscosity, proportional to expansion scalar, is also assumed. It is observed that initial nature of singularity is not changed due to presence of viscous fluid. The basic equation of thermodynamics is deduced and thermodynamic aspects of models are discussed. Physical and geometric properties of cosmological models are also discussed.

A new class of bulk viscous universe with time dependent deceleration parameter and Λ-term

Astrophysics and Space Science, 2007

A new class of exact solutions of Einstein's field equations with a bulk viscous fluid for an LRS Bianchi type-Ia obtained by using a time dependent deceleration parameter and cosmological term . The coefficient of bulk viscosity is assumed to be a power function of mass density (ξ = ξ 0 ρ n ). We have obtained a general solution of the field equations from which six models of the universe are derived: exponential, polynomial and sinusoidal form respectively. The behaviour of these models of the universe are also discussed in the frame of reference of recent supernovae Ia observations.

Friedmann model with viscous cosmology in modified f(R,T) gravity theory

In this paper, we introduce the bulk viscosity in the formalism of modified gravity theory in which the gravitational action contains a general function f (R, T ), where R and T denote the curvature scalar and the trace of the energy-momentum tensor, respectively, within the framework of a flat Friedmann-Robertson-Walker model. As an equation of state for a prefect fluid, we take p = (γ − 1)ρ, where 0 ≤ γ ≤ 2 and a viscous term as a bulk viscosity due to the isotropic model, of the form ζ = ζ 0 + ζ 1 H , where ζ 0 and ζ 1 are constants, and H is the Hubble parameter. The exact non-singular solutions to the corresponding field equations are obtained with non-viscous and viscous fluids, respectively, by assuming a simplest particular model of the form of f (R, T ) = R + 2 f (T ), where f (T ) = αT (α is a constant). A big-rip singularity is also observed for γ < 0 at a finite value of cosmic time under certain constraints. We study all possible scenarios with the possible positive and negative ranges of α to analyze the expansion history of the universe. It is observed that the universe accelerates or exhibits a transition from a decelerated phase to an accelerated phase under certain constraints of ζ 0 and ζ 1 . We compare the viscous models with the non-viscous one through the graph plotted between the scale factor and cosmic time and find that the bulk viscosity plays a major role in the expansion of the universe. A similar graph is plotted for the deceleration parameter with non-viscous and viscous fluids and we find a transition from decelerated to accelerated phase with some form of bulk viscosity.