Anisotropic spheres with Van der Waals-type equation of state

We study static spherically symmetric space-time to describe relativistic compact objects with anisotropic matter distribution and derive two classes of exact models to the Einstein–Maxwell system with a modified Van der Waals equation of state. We motivate a Van der Waals-type equation of state to physically signify a high-density domain of quark matter, and the generated exact solutions are shown to contain several classes of exact models reported previously that correspond to various physical scenarios. Geometrical analysis shows that the physical quantities are well behaved so that these models may be used to describe anisotropic charged compact spheres.     

Anisotropic fluid spheres in general relativity

A procedure is developed to find static solutions for anisotropic fluid spheres from known static solutions for perfect fluid spheres. The method is used to obtain four exact analytical solutions of Einstein’s equations for spherically symmetric self-gravitating distribution of anisotropic matter. The solutions are matched to the Schwarzschild exterior metric. The physical features of one of the solutions are briefly discussed. Many previously known perfect fluid solutions are derived as particular cases.     

Bianchi -V Space -Time with Anisotropic Dark Energy in General Relativity

In a spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-V space-time the consequences of the presence of dynamically anisotropic dark energy and perfect fluid with heat-conduction are studied. We assume that dark energy is minimally interacting with matter and has an equation of state which is modified in a consistent way with the conservation of energy momentum tensor. Exact solutions of Einstein field equations are obtained by taking constant value of deceleration parameter. We find that this assumption is reasonable for the observation of the present day universe. The physical and geometrical properties of the models, the behavior of the anisotropy of dark energy and the thermodynamical relations that govern such solutions are discussed in detail.     

Regular models with quadratic equation of state

We provide new exact solutions to the Einstein–Maxwell system of equations which are physically reasonable. The spacetime is static and spherically symmetric with a charged matter distribution. We utilise an equation of state which is quadratic relating the radial pressure to the energy density. Earlier models, with linear and quadratic equations of state, are shown to be contained in our general class of solutions. The new solutions to the Einstein–Maxwell are found in terms of elementary functions. A physical analysis of the matter and electromagnetic variables indicates that the model is well behaved and regular. In particular there is no singularity in the proper charge density at the stellar centre unlike earlier anisotropic models in the presence of the electromagnetic field.     

Bianchi cosmologies with anisotropic matter: Locally rotationally symmetric models

The dynamics of cosmological models with isotropic matter sources (perfect fluids) is extensively studied in the literature; in comparison, the dynamics of cosmological models with anisotropic matter sources is not. In this paper we consider spatially homogeneous locally rotationally symmetric solutions of the Einstein equations with a large class of anisotropic matter models including collisionless matter (Vlasov), elastic matter, and magnetic fields. The dynamics of models of Bianchi types I, II, and IX are completely described; the two most striking results are the following. (i) There exist matter models, compatible with the standard energy conditions, such that solutions of Bianchi type IX (closed cosmologies) need not necessarily recollapse; there is an open set of forever expanding solutions. (ii) Generic type IX solutions associated with a matter model like Vlasov matter exhibit oscillatory behavior toward the initial singularity. This behavior differs significantly from that of vacuum/perfect fluid cosmologies; hence “matter matters”. Finally, we indicate that our methods can probably be extended to treat a number of open problems—in particular, the dynamics of Bianchi type VIII and Kantowski-Sachs solutions.     

LRS Bianchi type I perfect fluid solutions generated from known solutions

Some LRS Bianchi type I perfect fluid solutions are generated from known solutions of this type. The solutions represent spatially homogeneous and anisotropic cosmological models which would give essentially empty space for large time. The physical and kinematic properties of the models are discussed.     

Anisotropic dark energy models with constant deceleration parameter

We consider a spatially homogeneous and totally anisotropic Bianchi-I space-time with perfect fluid (dark matter and standard visible matter) and anisotropic dark energy, which has dynamical energy density. The two sources are assumed to interact minimally and therefore their energy momentum tensors are conserved separately. Using suitable physical assumptions, the field equations are solved exactly. Various dark energy models are studied and it is found that quintessence model is suitable for describing the present evolution of the universe. The geometrical and kinematical features of the models and the behavior of the anisotropy of the dark energy, are examined in detail.     

Gravitational decoupled charged anisotropic solutions in modified Gauss-Bonnet gravity

This paper is devoted to the study of charged anisotropic exact solutions for spherical geometry in the context of modified Gauss-Bonnet gravity using the gravitational decoupling technique. We take Krori-Barua solution in the presence of charge for a spherically symmetric self-gravitating system and extend it to obtain two anisotropic solutions through some constraints. We study the stability as well as the physical viability criterion of the resulting solutions using anisotropy, squared speed of sound parameter and energy bounds. Both models turn out to be physically viable and stable as they fulfill the required energy conditions and stability criterion. We conclude that the stability of both anisotropic solutions increases with a decrease in charge.     

Anisotropic cosmological models of Bianchi types III and V in Lyra's geometry

Exact solutions to Einstein's equations are presented in vacuum and in the presence of stiff matter for spatially homogeneous cosmological models of Bianchi types type III and V in the normal gauge for Lyra's geometry. Solutions represent anisotropic cosmological universes which contract from infinite volume at the initial time singularityT=0 to zero volume asT. Some physical properties of the models are also discussed.     

Extended gravitational decoupled charged anisotropic solutions

In this paper, we study exact charged anisotropic spherical solutions through extended geometric deformation technique. For this purpose, we consider the singularity-free Krori–Barua solution and extend it to attain two analytical anisotropic models in the presence of the electromagnetic field. We examine energy bounds as well as causality condition for the star Her X-I to analyze the viability of the obtained solutions. It is found that both models show realistic behavior as they satisfy all physical constraints as well as stability criterion. We conclude that the extended gravitational decoupling approach provides more stable results for the stellar system in contrast to minimal geometric deformation.     

On the initial singularity in the scalar-tensor anisotropic cosmology

In connection with the problem of the initial singularity in the scalar-tensor anisotropic cosmology of Jordan-Brans-Dicke, the dynamics of homogeneous models of Bianchi type I is examined on the basis of the general analytic solutions in vacuo and in the presence of gravitating matter with state equations P=n? (0 ? n ? 1). It is shown that the scalar homogeneous ?-field, as an effective source of the V₄geometry, has to influence essentially the dynamics of the early anisotropic stage of the Universe's expansion, and significantly modifies the character of the initial singularity. At negative ω (ω < ?6), the sourceless scalar ?-field may remove the singularity and provide regular ‘bouncing’ in the models with matter (P ? ?/3) if it prevails over the tensor anisotropic mode of the vacuum gravitational field.     

A class of exact strange quark star model

Static spherically symmetric space-time is studied to describe dense compact star with quark matter within the framework of MIT Bag Model. The system of Einstein’s field equations for anisotropic matter is expressed as a new system of differential equations using transformations and it is solved for a particular general form of gravitational potential with parameters. For a particular parameter, as an example, it is shown that the model satisfies all major physical features expected in a realistic star. The generated model also smoothly matches with the Schwarzschild exterior metric at the boundary of the star. It is shown that the generated solutions are useful to model strange quark stars.     

A New Class of Bianchi Type-I Cosmological Models in Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation and Late Time Acceleration

A new class of a spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-I cosmological models of the universe for perfect fluid distribution within the framework of scalar-tensor theory of gravitation proposed by Sáez and Ballester (Phys. Lett. 113:467, 1986) is investigated. To prevail the deterministic solutions we choose the different scale factors which yield time-dependent deceleration parameters (DP) representing models which generate a transition of the universe from the early decelerated phase to the recent accelerating phase. Three different physically viable models of the universe are obtained in which their anisotropic solutions may enter to some isotropic inflationary era. The modified Einstein’s field equations are solved exactly and the models are found to be in good concordance with recent observations. Some physical and geometric properties of the models are also discussed.     

Dissipative Cylindrical Collapse of Charged Anisotropic Fluid

We have studied the dynamics of a cylindrical column of anisotropic, charged fluid which is experiencing dissipation in the form of heat flow, free-streaming radiation, and shearing viscosity, undergoing gravitational collapse. We calculate the Einstein-Maxwell field equations and, using the Darmois junction conditions, match the interior non-static cylindrically symmetric space-time with the exterior anisotropic, charged, cylindrically symmetric space-time. The behavior of the density, pressure and luminosity of the collapsing matter has been analyzed. From the dynamical equations, the effect of charge and dissipative quantities over the cylindrical collapse are studied. Finally, we have derived the solutions for the collapsing matter which is valid during the later stages of collapse and have discussed the significance from a physical standpoint.     

Homogeneous Bianchi type VI0 perfect fluid space-times

An algorithm is presented for generating new exact solutions of the Einstein equations for spatially homogeneous cosmological models of Bianchi type VI₀. The energy-momentum tensor is of perfect fluid type. Starting from Dunn and Tupper's dust-filled universe, new classes of solutions are obtained. The solutions represent anisotropic universes filled with perfect fluid not satisfying the equation of state. Some of their physical properties are studied.     

Decoupled anisotropic spheres in self-interacting Brans-Dicke gravity

The focus of this paper is to obtain anisotropic spherically symmetric solutions by means of gravitational decoupling in the background of self-interacting Brans-Dicke theory. We introduce minimal geometric deformation in the radial metric component to decouple the field equations into two arrays. The first set, governed by the seed source, is determined through metric functions of isotropic solution (Heintzmann/Tolman VII spacetimes) while the second set is solved by imposing two constraints on the anisotropic source. The unknown constants are evaluated via matching conditions at the stellar boundary. We investigate the effects of massive scalar field as well as decoupling parameter on the physical structure of anisotropic models and check them for viability through energy conditions. It is concluded that the anisotropic solutions obtained through constraint I are well-behaved for selected values of the decoupling parameter. For the second constraint, the extended Heintzmann solution is viable but anisotropic Tolman solution does not comply with dominant energy condition for higher values of the decoupling parameter.     

Dynamics of locally rotationally symmetric Bianchi type VIII cosmologies with anisotropic matter

This paper is a study of the effects of anisotropic matter sources on the qualitative evolution of spatially homogenous cosmologies of Bianchi type VIII. The analysis is based on a dynamical system approach and makes use of an anisotropic matter family developed by Calogero and Heinzle which generalises perfect fluids and provides a measure of deviation from isotropy. Thereby the role of perfect fluid solutions is put into a broader context. The results of this paper concern the past and future asymptotic dynamics of locally rotationally symmetric solutions of type VIII with anisotropic matter. It is shown that solutions whose matter source is sufficiently close to being isotropic exhibit the same qualitative dynamics as perfect fluid solutions. However a high degree of anisotropy of the matter model can cause dynamics to differ significantly from the vacuum and perfect fluid case.     

Exact anisotropic sphere with polytropic equation of state

We study static spherically symmetric spacetime to describe compact objects with anisotropic matter distribution. We express the system of Einstein field equations as a new system of differential equations using a coordinate transformation, and then write the system in another form with polytropic equation of state and obtain two classes of exact models. The models satisfy all major physical features expected in a realistic star. For polytropic index n?=?2, we obtain expressions for mass and density which are comparable with the reported experimental observations.     

Anisotropic cosmological models with bulk viscosity and particle creation in Saez–Ballester theory of gravitation

The paper deals with the study of particle creation and bulk viscosity in the evolution of spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi type-V cosmological models in the framework of Saez–Ballester theory of gravitation. Particle creation and bulk viscosity are considered as separate irreversible processes. The energy–momentum tensor is modified to accommodate the viscous pressure and creation pressure which is associated with the creation of matter out of gravitational field. A special law of variation of Hubble parameter is applied to obtain exact solutions of field equations in two types of cosmologies, one with power-law expansion and the other with exponential expansion. Cosmological model with power-law expansion has a Big-Bang singularity at time t = 0, whereas the model with exponential expansion has no finite singularity. We study bulk viscosity and particle creation in each model in four different cases. The bulk viscosity coefficient is obtained for full causal, Eckart’s and truncated theories. All physical parameters are calculated and thoroughly discussed in both models.     

New Classes of Off-Diagonal Cosmological Solutions in Einstein Gravity

In this work, we apply the anholonomic deformation method for constructing new classes of anisotropic cosmological solutions in Einstein gravity and/or generalizations with nonholonomic variables. There are analyzed four types of, in general, inhomogeneous metrics, defined with respect to anholonomic frames and their main geometric properties. Such spacetimes contain as particular cases certain conformal and/or frame transforms of the well known Friedman-Robertson-Walker, Bianchi, Kasner and Gödel universes and define a great variety of cosmological models with generic off-diagonal metrics, local anisotropy and inhomogeneity. It is shown that certain nonholonomic gravitational configurations may mimic de Sitter like inflation scenarios and different anisotropic modifications without satisfying any classical false-vacuum equation of state. Finally, we speculate on perspectives when such off-diagonal solutions can be related to dark energy and dark matter problems in modern cosmology.