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A. C. Khunt

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arXiv2026

Impact of Anisotropy on Neutron Star Structure and Curvature

We investigate the impact of pressure anisotropy on the structural and geometric properties of neutron stars within general relativity, focusing primarily on the phenomenological Bowers-Liang (BL) model, and comparing selected results with a quasi-local prescription. Using the SLy equation of state, we explore how anisotropic stresses modify global observables such as the mass-radius relation, moment of inertia, compactness, and tidal deformability over a broad range of anisotropy parameters. We find that moderate positive anisotropy can increase the maximum supported mass up to approximately $2.4\;M_\odot$ and enhance stellar compactness by up to $20\%$ relative to isotropic configurations, while remaining broadly consistent with current NICER and gravitational-wave constraints. To probe the internal gravitational field, we compute curvature invariants including the Ricci scalar, the Ricci tensor contraction, the Kretschmann scalar, and the Weyl scalar. We show that curvature measures directly tied to the matter distribution exhibit a strong sensitivity to anisotropy, whereas the Weyl curvature remains comparatively insensitive, reflecting its role as a measure of the free gravitational field. Within the phenomenological BL framework, the maximum compactness increases with anisotropy and reaches values as high as $\mathcal{C}_{\max}\approx 0.25$-$0.38$ for $λ_{\rm BL}\in[-4,+4]$, although the physical realizability of such highly compact configurations depends sensitively on the underlying anisotropy mechanism. A comparison with the quasi-local model highlights the strong model dependence of anisotropic effects, underscoring both the potential significance and the limitations of phenomenological anisotropy prescriptions in modeling strong-field neutron-star interiors.

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arXiv2025

Energy Conditions and Stability of Charged Wormholes in $f(R, \mathscr{L}_m)$ Gravity: A Comparative Analysis with Compact Objects

In this paper, we study the energy conditions of charged traversable wormholes in the framework of $f(R, \mathscr{L}_m)$ modified gravity. In the first case, we derive the shape functions (SFs) for two different choices of the charge function $\mathcal{E}^2$ by considering the Exponential Spheroid (ES) model and analyze the null energy condition (NEC). In the second case, we consider a particular shape function and study its implications for the energy conditions. In both cases, we obtain expressions for energy density and pressure in radial and tangential directions. Our findings show that the radial NEC remains satisfied across a wide range of charge parameters $\mathcal{E}$ consistent with established physical laws. However, the tangential NEC is only sustained in the range $0.1 \leq \mathcal{E} \leq 0.6$; for higher charge values, violations occur, indicating the formation of a throat-like structure necessary for wormhole stability. Additionally, we compare the pressure-density profiles of these charged wormholes with those of compact objects such as neutron stars, revealing distinct variations in matter distribution. This analysis highlights the crucial role of charge and modified gravity in determining the stability and physical characteristics of wormhole structures.

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arXiv2024

Study of Compact Stars and their Properties based on General Relativistic Core-Envelope Models

This thesis explores compact objects, particularly neutron stars, focusing on their properties, classification, and stability within the framework of general relativity. Two distinct studies are presented. The first study examines the properties of compact stars, including neutron stars, using an equation of state from a core-envelope model. By solving Einstein's equations with pseudo-spheroidal and spherically symmetric geometries, the mass-radius relationship is derived, leading to the classification of compact stars into three categories: highly compact self-bound stars (radii $<$ 9 km), normal neutron stars (radii 9--12 km), and soft matter neutron stars (radii 12--20 km). Other parameters such as Keplerian frequency, surface gravity, and gravitational redshift are also computed, offering insights into highly compact neutron stars with exotic compositions. The second study investigates the impact of density perturbations and local anisotropy on stellar stability. Using the cracking concept and a core-envelope model with anisotropic pressure in the envelope, we explore the potential of these configurations as progenitors for starquakes. The buildup of strain energy in the envelope, linked to anisotropy, can reach up to $10^{50}$ erg -- comparable to energy released in giant gamma-ray bursts. This study thus contributes to understanding the relationship between starquakes and gamma-ray bursts. Overall, this work advances the understanding of neutron stars by classifying them based on their radii and investigating the stability of their matter structures, providing new insights into starquakes and their possible connections with gamma-ray bursts.

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arXiv2023

A Study of Morris-Thorne Wormhole in Einstein-Cartan Theory

This paper focuses on the Einstein-Cartan theory, an extension of general relativity that incorporates a torsion tensor into spacetime. The differential form technique is employed to analyze the Einstein-Cartan theory, which replaces tensors with tetrads. A tetrad formalism, specifically the Newmann-Penrose-Jogia-Griffiths formalism, is used to study the field equations. The energy-momentum tensor is also determined, considering a Weyssenhoff fluid with anisotropic matter. The spin density is derived in terms of the red-shift function. We also examine the energy conditions at the throat of a Morris-Thorne wormhole. The results shed light on the properties of wormholes in the context of the Einstein-Cartan theory, including the energy conditions at the throat.

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arXiv2023

Relativistic stellar modeling with perfect fluid core and anisotropic envelope fluid

We investigate the effect of density perturbations and local anisotropy on the stability of stellar matter structures in general relativity using the concept of cracking. Adopting a core-envelope model of a super-dense star, we examine the properties and stability conditions by introducing anisotropic pressure to the envelope region. Furthermore, we propose self-bound compact stars with an anisotropic envelope as a potential progenitor for starquakes. We show how the difference between sound propagation in radial and tangential directions would be used to identify potentially stable regions within a configuration. Due to an increase in the anisotropic parameter, strain energy accumulates in the envelope region and becomes a potential candidate for building-up quake like situation. This stress-energy stored in the envelope region that would be released during a starquake of a self-bound compact star is computed as a function of the magnitude of anisotropy at the core-envelope boundary. Numerical studies for spherically asymmetric compact stars indicate that the stress-energy can be as high as $10^{50}$ erg if the tangential pressure is slightly more significant than the radial pressure. It is happened to be of the same order as the energy associated with giant $γ$-ray bursts. Thus, the present study will be useful for the correlation studies between starquakes and GRBs.

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arXiv2021

Distinct Classes of Compact Stars Based On Geometrically Deduced Equations of State

We have computed the properties of compact objects like neutron stars based on equation of state (EOS) deduced from a core-envelope model of superdense stars. Such superdense stars have been studied by solving the Einstein's equation based on pseudo-spheroidal and spherically symmetric space-time geometry. The computed star properties are compared with those obtained based on nuclear matter equations of state. From the mass-radius ($M-R$) relationship obtained here, we are able to classify compact stars in three categories: (i) highly compact self -bound stars that represents exotic matter compositions with radius lying below 9 km (ii) normal neutron stars with radius between 9 to 12 km and (iii) soft matter neutron stars having radius lying between 12 to 20 km. Other properties such as Keplerian frequency, surface gravity and surface gravitational redshift are also computed for all the three types. The present work would be useful for the study of highly compact neutron like stars having exotic matter compositions.

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