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Matching Scherrer's k essence argument with behavior of scalar fields permitting derivation of a cosmological constant

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Abstract

We previously showed that we can use particle - antiparticle pairs as a model of how nucleation of a new universe occurs. We now can construct a model showing evolution from a dark~matter dark~energy mix to a pure cosmological constant cosmology due to changes in the slope of the resulting scalar field, using much of Scherrers k-essence model. This same construction permits a use of the speed of sound, in k essence models evolving from zero to one. Having the sound speed eventually reach unity permits matching conventional cosmological constant observations in the aftermath of change of slope of a S-S' pair during the nucleation process of a new universe. This also assumes that Scherrer's derivation of a sound speed being zero is appropriate during initial inflationary cosmology

Authors

  • Andrew Beckwith

    TcSAM/U. of Houston physics department, TcSAM/ U. of Houston