Some Exact Bianchi Type V Perfect Fluid Solutions with Heat Flow

The variation law for generalized mean Hubble’s parameter is discussed in a spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type V space-time with perfect fluid along with heat-conduction. The variation law for Hubble’s parameter, that yields a constant value of deceleration parameter, generates two types of solutions for the average scale factor, one is of power-law type and other one of exponential form. Using these two forms of the average scale factor, exact solutions of Einstein field equations with a perfect fluid and heat conduction are presented for a Bianchi type V space-time, which represent expanding singular and non-singular cosmological models. We find that the constant value of deceleration parameter is reasonable for the present day universe. The physical and geometrical properties of the models are also discussed in detail.     

Lyra’s Cosmology of Massive Strings in Anisotropic Bianchi-II Space-Time

The paper deals with a spatially homogeneous and totally anisotropic Bianchi II cosmological models representing massive strings in normal gauge for Lyra’s manifold. The modified Einstein’s field equations have been solved by applying variation law for Hubble’s parameter. This law generates two type of solutions for average scale factor, one is of power law type and other is of exponential law type. The power law describes the dynamics of Universe from big bang to present epoch while exponential law seems reasonable to project dynamics of future Universe. It has been found that the displacement vector (β) is a decreasing function of time and it approaches to small positive value at late time, which is collaborated with Halford (Aust. J. Phys. 23, 863, 1970) as well as recent observations of SN Ia. The study reveals that massive strings dominate in early Universe and eventually disappear from Universe for sufficiently large time, which is in agreement with the current astronomical observations.     

Bianchi Type-I Space-Time with Variable Cosmological Constant

A spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-I perfect fluid model is considered with variable cosmological constant. Einstein’s field equations are solved by using a law of variation for mean Hubble’s parameter, which is related to average scale factor and that yields a constant value of deceleration parameter. An exact and singular Bianchi-I model is presented, where the cosmological constant remains positive and decreases with the cosmic time. It is found that the solutions are consistent with the recent observations of type Ia supernovae. A detailed study of physical and kinematical properties of the model is carried out.     

Some Exact Bianchi Type-V Perfect Fluid Cosmological Models with Heat Flow and Decaying Vacuum Energy Density Λ: Expressions for Some Observable Quantities

In this paper we have obtained some new exact solutions of Einstein’s field equations in a spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-V space-time with perfect fluid distribution along with heat-conduction and decaying vacuum energy density Λ by applying the variation law for generalized Hubble’s parameter that yields a constant value of deceleration parameter. We find that the constant value of deceleration parameter is reasonable for the present day universe. The variation law for Hubble’s parameter generates two types of solutions for the average scale factor, one is of power-law type and other is of the exponential form. Using these two forms, Einstein’s field equations are solved separately that correspond to expanding singular and non-singular models of the universe respectively. The cosmological constant Λ is found to be a decreasing function of time and positive which is corroborated by results from recent supernovae Ia observations. Expressions for look-back time-redshift, neoclassical tests (proper distance d(z)), luminosity distance red-shift and event horizon are derived and their significance are described in detail. The physical and geometric properties of spatially homogeneous and anisotropic cosmological models are discussed.     

Bianchi Type-II inflationary models with constant deceleration parameter in general relativity

Einstein’s field equations are considered for a locally rotationally symmetric Bianchi Type-II space-time in the presence of a massless scalar field with a scalar potential. Exact solutions of scale factors and other physical parameters are obtained by using a special law of variation for Hubble’s parameter that yields a constant value of deceleration parameter. To get inflationary solutions, a flat region is considered in which the scalar potential is constant. Power-law and exponential cases are studied and in both solutions there is an anisotropic expansion of the cosmic fluid, but the fluid has vanishing vorticity. A detailed study of geometrical and kinematical properties of solutions has been carried out.      

Anisotropic Bianchi Type-I String Cosmological Models in Normal Gauge for Lyra’s Manifold with Constant Deceleration Parameter

The present study deals with a spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-I (B-I) cosmological models representing massive strings in normal gauge for Lyra’s manifold by applying the variation law for generalized Hubble’s parameter that yields a constant value of deceleration parameter. The variation law for Hubble’s parameter generates two types of solutions for the average scale factor, one is of power-law type and other is of the exponential-law type. Using these two forms, Einstein’s modified field equations are solved separately that correspond to expanding singular and non-singular models of the universe respectively. The energy-momentum tensor for such string as formulated by Letelier, P.S.: Phys. Rev. D 28, 2414 (1983) is used to construct massive string cosmological models for which we assume that the expansion (θ) in the model is proportional to the component s¹ ₁\sigma^{1}_{~1} of the shear tensor s^j _i\sigma^{j}_{~i}. This condition leads to A=(BC) ^m , where A, B and C are the metric coefficients and m is proportionality constant. Our models are in accelerating phase which is consistent to the recent observations. It has been found that the displacement vector β behaves like cosmological term Λ in the normal gauge treatment and the solutions are consistent with recent observations of SNe Ia. It has been found that massive strings dominate in the both decelerating and accelerating universes. The strings dominate in the early universe and eventually disappear from the universe for sufficiently large times. This is in consistent with the current observations. Some physical and geometric behaviour of these models are also discussed.     

Generalized Chaplygin Gas Dominated Anisotropic Bianchi Type-I Cosmological Models

We present Bianchi type-I cosmological models in the presence of generalized Chaplygin gas and perfect fluid for early and late time epochs. Exact solutions of Einstein’s field equations for this model are obtained. The general solutions of gravitational field equations are expressed in an exact parametric form, with average scale factor as parameter. In the limiting cases of small and large values of the average scale factor, the solutions of the field equations are expressed in exact analytic forms. Moreover, this model predicts that the expansion of Universe is accelerating for the late times. The physical and geometrical properties of the corresponding cosmological models are discussed.     

A Dark Energy Model in a Scale Covariant Theory of Gravitation

An axially symmetric Bianchi type-I space time with variable equation of state (EoS) parameter and constant deceleration parameter has been investigated in scale covariant theory of gravitation formulated by Canuto et al. (Phys. Rev. Lett. 39:429, 1977). With the help of special law of variation for Hubble’s parameter proposed by Bermann (Nuovo Cimento 74B:182, 1983) a dark energy cosmological model is obtained in this theory. Some physical and kinematical properties of the model are also discussed.     

Anisotropic Lyra cosmology

Anisotropic Bianchi Type-I cosmological models have been studied on the basis of Lyra’s geometry. Two types of models, one with constant deceleration parameter and the other with variable deceleration parameter have been derived by considering a time-dependent displacement field.     

Bianchi Type-II Dark Energy Model in Scale Covariant Theory of Gravitation

Spatially Homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-II space time with variable equation of state (EoS) parameter and constant deceleration parameter has been investigated in scale covariant theory of gravitation formulated by Canuto et al. (Phys. Rev. Lett. 39:429, 1977). With the help of special law of variation for Hubble’s parameter proposed by Bermann (Nuovo Cimento 74B:182, 1983) a dark energy cosmological model is obtained in this theory. We use the power law relation between scalar field ? and scale factor R to find the solutions. Some physical and kinematical properties of the model are also discussed.     

Exact Bianchi Type-I Cosmological Models in a Scalar-Tensor Theory

In this paper, a spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-I space-time filled with perfect fluid is investigated within the framework of a scalar-tensor theory proposed by Saez and Ballester. Two different physically viable models of the universe are obtained by using a special law of variation for Hubble’s parameter that yields a constant value of deceleration parameter. One of the models is found to generalize a model recently investigated by Reddy et al. (Astrophys. Space Sci. 306:171, 2006). The Einstein’s field equations are solved exactly and the solutions are found to be consistent with the recent observations of type Ia supernovae. A detailed study of physical and kinematical properties of the models is carried out.     

Locally-rotationally-symmetric Bianchi type-V cosmology with heat flow

In this paper we present a spatially homogeneous locally-rotationally-symmetric (LRS) Bianchi type-V cosmological model with perfect fluid and heat flow. A general approach is introduced to solve Einstein’s field equations using a law of variation for the mean Hubble parameter, which is related to average scale factor of the model that yields a constant value for the deceleration parameter. Exact solutions that correspond to singular and non-singular models are found with heat flow. The physical constraints on the solution and, in particular, the thermodynamical laws that govern such solutions are discussed in some detail.     

Anisotropic Dark Energy Bianchi Type-II Cosmological Models in Lyra Geometry

The spatially homogeneous and totally anisotropic Bianchi type-II cosmological model has been discussed in general relativity in the presence of a hypothetical anisotropic dark energy fluid with constant deceleration parameter within the frame work of Lyra’s manifold with uniform and time varying displacement field vector. With the help of special law of variation for Hubble’s parameter proposed by Bermann (Nuovo Cimento 74B:182, 1983) a dark energy cosmological model is obtained in this theory. We use the power law relation between average Hubble parameter H and average scale factor R to find the solution. The assumption of constant deceleration parameter leads to two models of universe, i.e. power law model and exponential model. Some physical and kinematical properties of the model are also discussed.     

Bianchi V Cosmology with a Specific Hubble?Parameter

In the present paper, we investigate the possibility of a variation law for Hubble’s parameter H in the background of spatially homogeneous, anisotropic Bianchi type V space-time with perfect fluid source and time-dependent cosmological term. The model obtained presents a cosmological scenario which describes an early deceleration and late time acceleration. The model approaches isotropy and tends to a de Sitter universe at late times. The cosmological term Λ asymptotically tends to a genuine cosmological constant. It is observed that the solution is consistent with the results of recent observations.     

Bianchi Type VI<Subscript>o</Subscript> Magnetized Anisotropic Dark Energy Models with Constant Deceleration Parameter

The paper deals with an anisotropic Bianchi type VI_o cosmological model with variable ω in the presence and absence of magnetic field of energy density ρ _B . A special law of variation for Hubble’s parameter proposed by Berman (Nuovo Cimento B 74:182, 1983) has been utilized to solve the field equations.     

Bianchi Type-III Dark Energy Model in a Saez-Ballester Scalar-Tensor Theory

In this paper, we investigate Bianchi type-III universe which has dynamical energy density. We introduce three different skewness parameters along spatial directions to quantify the deviation of pressure from isotropy. We also assume that the skewness parameters are time dependent. The Saez-Ballester (J. Phys. Lett. A 113:467, 1986) field equations have been solved by applying a variation law for generalized Hubble’s parameter given by Bermann (Nuovo Cimento B 74:182, 1983). Some physical and kinematical properties of dark energy model are discussed.     

A new class of cosmological models in Lyra geometry

FRW models have been studied in the cosmological theory based on Lyra’s geometry. A new class of exact solutions has been obtained by considering a time dependent displacement field for constant deceleration parameter models of the universe. Dedicated to Professor V B Johri on his sixtieth birthday.     

String Cosmological Models in Lyra Geometry

The Bianchi type-V cosmological solutions of massive strings have been investigated in the theory based on Lyra’s geometry in normal gauge, in the presence as well as absence of the magnetic field. The physical and kinematical behaviors of the models have also been discussed.     

Bianchi types I and V bulk viscous fluid cosmological models in f(R,T) gravity theory

In this paper we present non-singular Bianchi types I and V cosmological models, in the presence of bulk viscous fluid and within the framework of f(R,T) gravity theory. Exact solutions to the field equations are obtained by choosing a particular form of the function f(R,T) and a special value for the average scale factor of the model, which corresponds to a time- dependent deceleration parameter. The cosmological models initially accelerate for a certain period of time and thereafter decelerate. The physical and kinematical properties of the models of the universe are discussed.