f(T) Non-linear Massive Gravity and the Cosmic Acceleration

Inspired by the f（R） non-linear massive gravity, we propose a new kind of modified gravity model, namely f（T） non-linear massive gravity, by adding the dRGT mass term reformulated in the vierbein formalism, to the f（T） theory. We then investigate the cosmological evolution of f（T） massive gravity, and constrain it by using the latest observational data. We find that it slightly favors a crossing of the phantom divide line from the quintessence-like phase （wae 〉 -1） to the phantom-like one （wae 〈 -1） as redshiff decreases.

Thermodynamics of the Apparent Horizon in FRW Universe with Massive Gravity

Applying Clausius relation with energy-supply defined by the unified first law of thermodynamics formalism to the apparent horizon of a massive gravity model in cosmology proposed lately, the corrected entropic formula of the apparent horizon is obtaJned with the help of the modified Friedmann equations. This entropy-area relation, together with the identified Misner-Sharp internal energy, verifies the first law of thermodynamics for the apparent horizon with a volume change term for consistency. On the other hand, by means of the corrected entropy-area formula and the Clausius relation δQ = T dS, where the heat flow δQ is the energy-supply of pure matter projecting on the vector ξ tangent to the apparent horizon and should be looked on as the amount of energy crossing the apparent horizon during the time interval dt and the temperature of the apparent horizon for energy crossing during the same interval is 1/（2πτA）, the modified Friedmann equations governing the dynamical evolution of the universe are reproduced with the known energy density and pressure of massive graviton. The integration constant is found to correspond to a cosmological term which could be absorbed into the energy density of matter. Having established the correspondence of massive cosmology with the unified first law of thermodynamics on the apparent horizon, the validity of the generalized second law of thermodynamics is also discussed by assuming the thermal equilibrium between the apparent horizon and the matter field bounded by the apparent horizon. It is found that, in the limit Hc → 0, which recovers the Minkowski reference metric solution in the fiat case, the generalized second law of thermodynamics holds if α3 ＋ 4α4 〈 0. Without this condition, even for the simplest model of dRGT massive cosmology with α3= α4 = 0, the generalized second law of thermodynamics could be violated.

Excited states of holographic superconductors from massive gravity

In this paper,we generalize the study of the model of holographic superconductors in excited states to the framework of massive gravity at the probe limit.By taking into account the effect of a massive graviton,we numerically present a family of solutions for holographic superconductors in excited states and find that the critical temperatures can be higher due to the effect of the massive graviton,in comparison with the superconductor in Einstein gravity.We also investigate the condensates and conductivities in the ground state and the excited states by studying various parameters that determine the framework of gravity background.

Thermodynamic extremality relations in massive gravity

A universal relation between the leading correction to the entropy and extremality was proposed in the work of Goon and Penco.In this paper,we extend this work to massive gravity and investigate thermodynamic extremality relations in a topologically higher-dimensional black hole.A rescaled cosmological constant is added to the action of the massive gravity as a perturbative correction.This correction modifies the extremality bound of the black hole and leads to shifts in the mass,entropy,etc.Regarding the cosmological constant as a variable related to pressure,we obtain the thermodynamic extremality relations between the mass and entropy,pressure,charge,and parameters ci by accurate calculations.Finally,these relations are verified by a triple product identity,which shows that the universal relation exists in black holes.

Cosmology in Massive Gravity

We argue that more cosmological solutions in massive gravity can be obtained if the metric tensor and the tensor ∑μv defined by Stiickelberg fields take the homogeneous and isotropic form. The standard cosmology with matter and radiation dominations in the past can be recovered and ACDM model is easily obtained. The dynamical evolution of the universe is modified at very early times.

Possible Explanation of the Dynamics of the Universe Expansion without Dark Energy and without New Gravitational Degrees of Freedom

The commonly accepted view is that the Universe is currently in the dark energy dominance era (estimated to start about 5 billion years ago)—the era where yet unknown dark energy dominates over the gravitation and is responsible for the observed acceleration of the Universe expansion. In the present paper, we consider a “gas” of a large number of gravitating neutral nonrelativistic particles having a practically infinite lifetime and zero or very little interaction with the rest of the matter (neutrinos could be an example). One of the central points is the application of Dirac’s Generalized Hamiltonian Dynamics to pairs of these particles. Another central point is the application of the virial theorem to pairs of zero total energy. We demonstrate that as a result, the gravitational interaction within the entire system effectively decreases. Together with the observational fact of the Universe rotation (according to Shamir’s study of 2020), this model provides a possible explanation of the entire history of the Universe expansion: both the era of the decelerating expansion and the current era of the accelerated expansion.