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Author (up) Sanchis-Lozano, M.A.
Title Stringy Signals from Large-Angle Correlations in the Cosmic Microwave Background? Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Universe Abbreviated Journal Universe
Volume 8 Issue 8 Pages 396 - 13pp
Keywords cosmic microwave background; angular correlations; inflation; string theory
Abstract We interpret the lack of large-angle temperature correlations and the even-odd parity imbalance observed in the cosmic microwave background (CMB) by COBE, WMAP and Planck satellite missions as a possible stringy signal ultimately stemming from a composite inflaton field (e.g., a fermionic condensate). Based on causality arguments and a Fourier analysis of the angular two-point correlation function, two infrared cutoffs k(min)(even,odd) (satisfying k(min)(even) similar or equal to 2k(min)(odd)) are introduced to the CMB power spectrum associated, respectively, with periodic and antiperiodic boundary conditions of the fermionic constituents (echoing the Neveu-Schwarz-Ramond model in superstring theory), without resorting to any particular model.
Address [Sanchis-Lozano, Miguel-Angel] Univ Valencia, Dept Theoret Phys, Doctor Moliner 50, Burjassot 46011, Spain, Email: miguel.angel.sanchis@ific.uv.es
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Notes WOS:000845107300001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5344
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Author (up) Simpson, F.; Jimenez, R.; Pena-Garay, C.; Verde, L.
Title Dark energy from the motions of neutrinos Type Journal Article
Year 2018 Publication Physics of the Dark Universe Abbreviated Journal Phys. Dark Universe
Volume 20 Issue Pages 72-77
Keywords Neutrinos; Dark energy; Interactions in the dark sector
Abstract Ordinarily, a scalar field may only play the role of dark energy if it possesses a potential that is either extraordinarily flat or extremely fine-tuned. Here we demonstrate that these restrictions are lifted when the scalar field undergoes persistent energy exchange with another fluid. In this scenario, the field is prevented from reversing its direction of motion, and instead may come to rest while displaced from the local minimum of its potential. Therefore almost any scalar potential is capable of initiating a prolonged phase of cosmic acceleration. If the rate of energy transfer is modulated via a derivative coupling, the field undergoes a rapid process of freezing, after which the field's equation of state mimicks that of a cosmological constant. We present a physically motivated realisation in the form of a neutrino-majoron coupling, which avoids the dynamical instabilities associated with mass-varying neutrino models. Finally we discuss possible means by which this model could be experimentally verified.
Address [Simpson, Fergus; Jimenez, Raul; Verde, Licia] Univ Barcelona, UB IEEC, ICC, Marti i Franques 1, E-08028 Barcelona 08028, Spain, Email: feigus2@icc.ub.edu;
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Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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ISSN 2212-6864 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000433904300009 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 3599
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Author (up) Vagnozzi, S.; Di Valentino, E.; Gariazzo, S.; Melchiorri, A.; Mena, O.; Silk, J.
Title The galaxy power spectrum take on spatial curvature and cosmic concordance Type Journal Article
Year 2021 Publication Physics of the Dark Universe Abbreviated Journal Phys. Dark Universe
Volume 33 Issue Pages 100851 - 17pp
Keywords Cosmological parameters; Spatial curvature; Cosmological tensions
Abstract The concordance of the ACDM cosmological model in light of current observations has been the subject of an intense debate in recent months. The 2018 Planck Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) temperature anisotropy power spectrum measurements appear at face value to favour a spatially closed Universe with curvature parameter Omega(K) < 0. This preference disappears if Baryon Acoustic Oscillation (BAO) measurements are combined with Planck data to break the geometrical degeneracy, although the reliability of this combination has been questioned due to the strong tension present between the two datasets when assuming a curved Universe. Here, we approach this issue from yet another point of view, using measurements of the full-shape (FS) galaxy power spectrum, P(k), from the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey DR12 CMASS sample. By combining Planck data with FS measurements, we break the geometrical degeneracy and find Omega(K) = 0.0023 +/- 0.0028. This constrains the Universe to be spatially flat to sub-percent precision, in excellent agreement with results obtained using BAO measurements. However, as with BAO, the overall increase in the best-fit chi(2) suggests a similar level of tension between Planck and P(k) under the assumption of a curved Universe. While the debate on spatial curvature and the concordance between cosmological datasets remains open, our results provide new perspectives on the issue, highlighting the crucial role of FS measurements in the era of precision cosmology.
Address [Vagnozzi, Sunny] Univ Cambridge, Kavli Inst Cosmol, Cambridge CB3 0HA, England, Email: sunny.vagnozzi@ast.cam.ac.uk;
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Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
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Notes WOS:000704383100022 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4984
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Author (up) Vento, V.
Title Ions, Protons, and Photons as Signatures of Monopoles Type Journal Article
Year 2018 Publication Universe Abbreviated Journal Universe
Volume 4 Issue 11 Pages 117 - 12pp
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Abstract Magnetic monopoles have been a subject of interest since Dirac established the relationship between the existence of monopoles and charge quantization. The Dirac quantization condition bestows the monopole with a huge magnetic charge. The aim of this study was to determine whether this huge magnetic charge allows monopoles to be detected by the scattering of charged ions and protons on matter where they might be bound. We also analyze if this charge favors monopolium (monopole-antimonopole) annihilation into many photons over two photon decays.
Address [Vento, Vicente] Univ Valencia, CSIC, IFIC, Dept Fis Teor, E-46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain, Email: vicente.vento@uv.es
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Publisher Mdpi Place of Publication Editor
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ISSN 2218-1997 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000451167700007 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 3819
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Author (up) Wang, D.
Title Model-independent traversable wormholes from baryon acoustic oscillations Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Physics of the Dark Universe Abbreviated Journal Phys. Dark Universe
Volume 42 Issue Pages 101306 - 8pp
Keywords Traversable wormholes; Dark energy; Baryon acoustic oscillations
Abstract In this paper, we investigate the model-independent traversable wormholes from baryon acoustic oscillations. Firstly, we place the statistical constraints on the average dark energy equation of state Wav by only using BAO data. Subsequently, two specific wormhole solutions are obtained, i.e, the cases of the constant redshift function and a special choice for the shape function. For the first case, we analyze the traversabilities of the wormhole configuration, and for the second case, we find that one can construct theoretically a traversable wormhole with infinitesimal amounts of average null energy condition violating phantom fluid. Furthermore, we perform the stability analysis for the first case, and find that the stable equilibrium configurations may increase for increasing values of the throat radius of the wormhole in the cases of a positive and a negative surface energy density. It is worth noting that the obtained wormhole solutions are static and spherically symmetrical metric, and that we assume Wav to be a constant between different redshifts when placing constraints, hence, these wormhole solutions can be interpreted as stable and static phantom wormholes configurations at some certain redshift which lies in the range [0.32, 2.34].
Address [Wang, Deng] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, CSIC, E-46980 Paterna, Spain, Email: cstar@nao.cas.cn
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Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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Notes WOS:001122744700001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5853
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