Macroscopic Theory of Dark Sector. (1st October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meierovich, Boris E.
• Other Names: Odintsov Sergey D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of gravity. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-10-01
• Subjects: Gravity -- Periodicals; Gravity; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 531.14
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/586958
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-7422

Abstract

Abstract : A simple Lagrangian with squared covariant divergence of a vector field as a kinetic term turned out to be an adequate tool for macroscopic description of the dark sector. The zero-mass field acts as the dark energy. Its energy-momentum tensor is a simple additive to the cosmological constant. Massive fields describe two different forms of dark matter. The space-like massive vector field is attractive. It is responsible for the observed plateau in galaxy rotation curves. The time-like massive field displays repulsive elasticity. In balance with dark energy and ordinary matter it provides a four-parametric diversity of regular solutions of the Einstein equations describing different possible cosmological and oscillating nonsingular scenarios of evolution of the Universe. In particular, the singular big bang turns into a regular inflation-like transition from contraction to expansion with the accelerated expansion at late times. The fine-tuned Friedman-Robertson-Walker singular solution is a particular limiting case at the lower boundary of existence of regular oscillating solutions in the absence of vector fields. The simplicity of the general covariant expression for the energy-momentum tensor allows displaying the main properties of the dark sector analytically. Although the physical nature of dark sector is still unknown, the macroscopic theory can help analyze the role of dark matter in astrophysical phenomena without resorting to artificial model assumptions.