Theoretical and experimental constraints on early-universe models in $F(R)$ gravity
Abstract
This work investigates Early Dark Energy (EDE) scenarios as a potential precombination solution to the Hubble tension problem in the $F(R)$ gravity theory. We first develop a dimensionless quantity to visualize the density ratio between the EDE field and matter. Following existing scenarios, we then discuss conditions under which the Hubble tension could be alleviated by introducing a temporary injection of $10\%$ fractional energy around the time of matter-radiation equality between $z=10^{3}-10^{4}$. We further confront these models with local gravity tests and find inconsistencies with observations. Taking a broader view, we convert constraints from local gravity tests into constraints for general EDE in $F(R)$ gravity. We eventually arrive at a no-go theorem for $F(R)$ gravity, which restricts nontrivial modifications to General Relativity in the early universe.
- Publication:
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arXiv e-prints
- Pub Date:
- June 2024
- DOI:
- 10.48550/arXiv.2406.16503
- arXiv:
- arXiv:2406.16503
- Bibcode:
- 2024arXiv240616503C
- Keywords:
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- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology;
- Astrophysics - Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
- E-Print:
- v1: 26 pages, 11 figures