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.     

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.     

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-III Cosmological Model with Negative Constant Deceleration Parameter in Brans Dicke Theory of Gravitation

Bianchi type-III space time is considered in the presence of perfect fluid source in the scalar-tensor theory of gravitation proposed by Brans and Dicke (Phys. Rev. 124:925, 1961). With the help of special law of variation for Hubble’s parameter proposed by Bermann (Nuovo Cimento 74B:182, 1983) a cosmological model with negative constant deceleration parameter is obtained in the presence of perfect fluid with disordered radiation. Some physical and kinematical properties of the model are also discussed.     

Bianchi Type Ⅲ String Cosmological Model with Bulk Viscosity

The Bianchi type Ⅲ cosmological model for a cloud string with bulk viscosity are presented. To obtain a determinate model, an equation of state ρ=kλ and a relation between metric potentials B = C^n are assumed. The physical and geometric aspects of the model are also discussed. The model describes a shearing non-rotating continuously expanding universe with a big-bang start, and the relation between the coefficient of bulk viscosity and the energy density is ζ∝ρ^1/2.     

Cosmological models in general relativity

LRS Bianchi type-I space-time filled with perfect fluid is considered here with deceleration parameter as variable. The metric potentialsA andB are functions of x as well as t. Assuming B′/B = f (x), where prime denotes differentiation with respect to x, it was found thatA = (l′/l)B andB = lS(t), wherel = f (x) andS is the scale factor which is a function of t only. The value of Hubble’s constantH ₀ was found to be less than half for non-flat model and is equal to 1.3 for a flat model     

Bianchi Type I Magnetized Barotropic Perfect Fluid Cosmological Model in General Relativity

Bianchi Type I barotropic perfect fluid cosmological model in presence of magnetic field, is investigated. To get the deterministic model, we have also assumed that σ ₁¹ α θ where σ ₁¹ is the eigen-value of shear tensor σ _i ^j and θ the expansion in the model. The behavior of the model in presence and absence of magnetic field and singularities in the model are also discussed.     

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.     

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.     

Viscous Fluid Cosmology in Bianchi Type-I Space-Time

The paper presents a spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-I cosmological model consisting of a dissipative fluid. The field equations are solved explicitly by using a law of variation for mean Hubble parameter, which is related to average scale factor and yields a constant value for deceleration parameter. We find that the constant value of deceleration parameter describes the different phases of the evolution of universe. A barotropic equation of state (p=γ ρ) together with a linear relation between shear viscosity and expansion scalar, is assumed. It is found that the viscosity plays a key role in the process of the isotropization of the universe. The presence of viscous term does not change the fundamental nature of initial singularity. The thermodynamical properties of the solutions are studied and the entropy distribution is also given explicitly.     

Bulk Viscus Fluid Plane Symmetric String Dust Magnetised Cosmological Model in General Relativity

In this paper we have investigated bulk viscous fluid plane symmetric dust magnetized string cosmological model. To get a deterministic model, it is assumed that ε=λ, and a relation between metric potential B=RA ⁿ . The behaviour of the model in the presence and absence of magnetic field together with physical and geometrical aspects of the model are also discussed.     

Magnetized Bianchi Type III Massive String Cosmological Models in General Relativity

The present study deals with Bianchi type III string cosmological models with magnetic field. The magnetic field is assumed to be along z direction. Therefore F ₁₂ is only the non-vanishing component of electromagnetic field tensor F _ij . The expansion (θ) in the model is assumed to be proportional to the shear (σ). To get determinate solution in term of cosmic time, we have solved the fields equations in two cases (i) Reddy and (ii) Nambu string. The physical and geometrical behaviour of these models is discussed.     

Bianchi Type V Barotropic Perfect Fluid Cosmological Model in Lyra Geometry

We have investigated Bianchi Type V barotropic perfect fluid cosmological model in Lyra geometry. To get the deterministic model of the universe, we have assumed the barotropic perfect fluid condition p=γ ρ, 0≤γ≤1 and energy conservation equation i.e. T _i;j ^j =0. The physical and geometrical aspects of the model are discussed. The special cases for γ=1 (stiff fluid distribution), γ=0 (dust distribution), γ=1/3 (disordered radiation) are also 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.      

A Cosmological Model with Negative Constant Deceleration Parameter in Brans-Dicke Theory

Bermann (1983) [Nuovo Cimento B, 74, 182] obtained a cosmological model with the help of special law of variation for Hubble's parameter that yields constant deceleration parameter models of the universe. Here, we present Bianchi-I model with negative constant deceleration parameter in Brans-Dicke (1961) [Phys. Rev., 124, 925] theory in the presence of perfect fluid source with disordered radiation. Some physical properties of the model are also discussed. PACS numbers: 98-90.     

Bianchi Type VI String Cosmological Model in Saez–Ballester’s Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation

An exact Bianchi type-VI string cosmological model is obtained in a scalar-tensor theory of gravitation proposed by Saez and Ballester (Phys. Lett. 113:467, 1985). Some physical properties of the model are also discussed.     

Bianchi Type-III Cosmic Strings and Domain Walls Cosmological Model in General Relativity

Bianchi type-III space time is considered in the presence of cosmic strings and thick domain walls source in the frame work of general relativity. Exact cosmological models using various cases of ρ=α λ and p=γ ρ are presented. It is observed that the behavior of these models (with cosmic strings and domain walls), based on their physical and kinematical properties, is found to be identical.     

Bianchi Type I String Dust Magnetized Cosmological Models in Lyra Geometry

Bianchi type I string dust cosmological models in the presence and absence of magnetic field in the frame work of Lyra geometry are investigated. To get the deterministic model of the universe, we assume that the eigenvalue （σ^11） of shear tensor （σ^ii） is proportional to expansion （θ）. This leads to A = （BC）^n, where A, B, C are metric potentials and n is a constant. To discuss the results in terms of cosmic time t, we have considered n = 1. The physical and geometrical aspects＇ of the models and singularities in the models are also discussed.     

Bianchi Type I String Dust Magnetized Cosmological Models in Lyra Geometry

Bianchi type I string dust cosmological models in the presence and absence of magnetic field in the frame work of Lyra geometry are investigated. To get the deterministic model of the universe, we assume that the eigenvalue (σ₁¹ ) of shear tensor (σ_i ^j ) is proportional to expansion (θ ). This leads to A =(BC)ⁿ, where A, B, C are metric potentials and n is a constant. To discuss the results in terms of cosmic time t, we have considered n = 1. The physical and geometrical aspects of the models and singularities in the models are also discussed.