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Classes of nonminimally coupled scalar fields in spatially curved FRW spacetimes

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In this work we perform a dynamical analysis of a broad class of non-minimally coupled real scalar fields in the Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) spacetime framework. The first part of our study… Click to show full abstract

In this work we perform a dynamical analysis of a broad class of non-minimally coupled real scalar fields in the Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) spacetime framework. The first part of our study concerns the dynamics of an unspecified positive potential in a spatially curved FRW spacetime, for which we define a new set of dimensionless variables and a new evolution parameter. In the framework of this general setup we have recognized several general features of the system, like symmetries, invariant subsets and critical points, and provide their cosmological interpretation. The second part of our work focuses on flat FRW cases for which the tracker parameter is constant, i.e. we examine specific classes of potentials. After analyzing these cases dynamically, we discuss their physical interpretation.

Keywords: nonminimally coupled; coupled scalar; scalar fields; classes nonminimally; curved frw; spatially curved

Journal Title: Physical Review D
Year Published: 2019

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