Scalar field-perfect fluid correspondence and non-linear perturbation equations
- Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Oslo, Box 1029, 0315 Oslo (Norway)
The properties of dynamical dark energy (DE) and, in particular, the possibility that it can form or contribute to stable inhomogeneities have been widely debated in recent literature, and also in association with a possible coupling between DE and dark matter (DM). In order to clarify this issue, in this paper we present a general framework for the study of the non-linear phases of structure formation, showing the equivalence of two possible descriptions of DE: a scalar field {phi} self-interacting through a potential V ({phi}) and a perfect fluid with an assigned negative equation of state w(a). This enables us to show that, in the presence of coupling, the mass of DE quanta may increase where large DM condensations are present, with the result that also DE may be involved in the clustering process.
- OSTI ID:
- 22156673
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, Vol. 2008, Issue 07; Other Information: Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1475-7516
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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