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Hossein Moshafi

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arXiv2024

Alleviating $H_0$ and $S_8$ Tensions Simultaneously in K-essence Cosmology

The present work begins by examining the early-Universe inflationary epoch of a special K-essence model, which incorporates a linear coupling term between the scalar field potential and the canonical Lagrangian. For the power law potential, we both numerically and analytically prove that the inflationary parameters such as the spectral index and tensor-to-scalar ratio are compatible with the recent BICEP/Keck observations. Continuing this work, our analysis based on comparing early-Universe observations with late-Universe measurements indicates that the tension on the Hubble parameter $H_0$ and the growth of structure parameter $S_8$ can be alleviated simultaneously. More precisely, compared to the standard $\Lambda$CDM model, our model can reduce $H_0$ tension to roughly $2.2 \sigma$ and the $S_8$ discrepancy diminishes to $0.82\sigma$.

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arXiv2024

Observational Constraints on the Dark Energy with a Quadratic Equation of State

In this study, we introduce a novel late-time effective dark energy model characterized by a quadratic equation of state (EoS) and rigorously examine its observational constraints. Initially, we delve into the background dynamics of this model, tracing the evolution of fluctuations in linear order. Our approach involves substituting the conventional cosmological constant with a dynamically effective dark energy fluid. Leveraging a diverse array of observational datasets encompassing the Planck 2018 Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), Type Ia Supernovae (SNe), Baryon Acoustic Oscillations (BAO), and a prior on the Hubble constant $H_0$ (R21), we constrain the model parameters. We establish the model's consistency by comparing the Hubble parameter as a function of redshift against observational Hubble data (OHD), benchmarking its performance against the Standard $\Lambda$CDM model. Additionally, our investigation delves into studies of the model's dynamical behavior by computing cosmological parameters such as the deceleration parameter, relative Hubble parameter, and the evolution of the Hubble rate. Furthermore, employing Bayesian analysis, we determine the Bayesian Evidence for our proposed model compared to the reference $\Lambda$CDM model. While our analysis unveils the favorable behavior of the model in various observational tests, the well-known cosmological tensions persist when the full dataset combination is explored.

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arXiv2022

Multiple transitions in vacuum dark energy and $H_0$ tension

We study the effects of multiple transitions in the vacuum dark energy density on the $H_0$ tension problem. We consider a phenomenological model in which the vacuum energy density undergoes multiple transitions in the early as well as the late universe and compare the model's predictions using the three sets of data from CMB+BAO+SN. The transient dark energy can be either positive (dS-like) or negative (AdS-like). We conclude that a transient late-time AdS-type vacuum energy typically yields the higher value of $H_0$ which can alleviate the $H_0$ tension. In addition, to obtain a value of $H_0$ comparable to the value obtained from the local cosmological measurements the spectral index $n_s$ moves towards its Harrison-Zel'dovich scale invariant value

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arXiv2021

Minimal warm inflation and TCC

The minimal warm inflation model was constructed as a warm inflation setup with direct interaction between inflaton and (non-Abelian) gauge fields. The model was shown to be compatible with observation for some forms of potential. As a result of direct analysis of CMB data, the model presents a reasonable phase-space of its parameter compatible with observation and the Trans-planckian censorship conjecture (TCC).

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arXiv2021

CMB lensing in a modified $Λ$CDM model in light of the $H_0$ tension

The observed discrepancy of the Hubble parameter measurements in the local universe with the cosmic microwave background (CMB) data may indicate a new physics. It is vital to test the alternative models that reconcile the Hubble tension with other cosmological observations in this direction. The CMB lensing is a crucial observation that relates the early universe perturbations to the matter's late-time distribution. In this work, we study the prediction of the ü$Λ$CDM as a solution for $H_0$ tension for CMB lensing and the low- and high-$\ell$'s temperature (TT) power spectrum internal inconsistency. We show that this model relaxes the low- and high-$\ell$'s TT mild inconsistency and the CMB lensing tensions simultaneously. Accordingly, ü$Λ$CDM having the same number of free parameters as $Λ$CDM with lensing amplitude $A_L$ added, has a better fit with $Δχ^2=-3.3$.

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arXiv2020

A Guide for CosmoMC Installation and Running

CosmoMC is a Cosmological Monte Carlo package that explores parameter space, finds the best-fit values, and makes contour plots for various observational data. The present manual assists you with the installation steps and running of CosmoMC. Also, we briefly explain Markov chains analysis and generating plots and tables for the parameters. This guide is for everyone who is not familiar with GNU/Linux and wants to install and run CosmoMC for the first time.

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arXiv2018

Reconstruction of initial Asymptotic-de Sitter mode in light of the Planck data

The recently relased \emph{Planck} data, emphasize that the background geometry of inflation is not pure de Sitter, but from the slow variation of Hubble parameter during the inflationary era, it can be quasi-de Sitter. This motivates us to consider an asymptotic de Sitter mode function for reconstruction of initial mode and primordial power spectrum of curvature perturbation. Using Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method together with applying recent observational constraints from the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) data for our parametrized asymptotic initial mode shows some deviation from pure de Sitter or Bunch-Davies mode. Based on \emph{Planck 2015} data release the amplitude of scalar perturbations in $ 68 \%$ confidence level is $10^{9} A_s =2.77^{+0.32}_{-0.35}$ and deviation from Bunch-Davies mode is $\sim 0.03-0.04$. In this parametrization, the CMB power spectrum of our model shows more red-tilt in comparison with $Λ\rm{CDM}$ model. Furthermore, we found upper limit for tensor-to-scalar ratio with different pivot scales $r_{0.05}< 0.0272$ and $ r_{0.002}< 0.0242$.

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arXiv2017

Non-minimal Derivative Coupling Scalar Field and Bulk Viscous Dark Energy

Inspired by thermodynamical dissipative phenomena, we consider bulk viscosity for dark fluid in a spatially flat two-component Universe. Our viscous dark energy model represents Phantom crossing avoiding Big-Rip singularity. We propose a non-minimal derivative coupling scalar field with zero potential leading to accelerated expansion of Universe in the framework of bulk viscous dark energy model. In this approach, coupling constant ($κ$) is related to viscosity coefficient ($γ$) and energy density of dark energy at the present time ($Ω_{\rm DE}^0$). This coupling is bounded as $κ\in [-1/9H_0^2(1-Ω_{\rm DE}^0), 0]$ and for $γ=0$ leads to $κ=0$. To perform robust analysis, we implement recent observational data sets including Joint Light-curve Analysis (JLA) for SNIa, Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) for most luminous astrophysical objects at high redshifts, Baryon Acoustic Oscillations (BAO) from different surveys, Hubble parameter from HST project, {\it Planck} data for CMB power spectrum and CMB Lensing. Joint analysis of JLA$+$GRBs$+$BAO$+$HST shows that $Ω_{\rm DE}^0=0.696\pm 0.010$, $γ=0.1404\pm0.0014$ and $H_0=68.1\pm1.3$ at $1σ$ confidence interval. {\it Planck} TT observation provides $γ=0.32^{+0.31}_{-0.26}$ at $68\%$ confidence limit for viscosity coefficient. Tension in Hubble parameter is alleviated in this model. Cosmographic distance ratio indicates that current observed data prefer to increase bulk viscosity. Finally, the competition between Phantom and Quintessence behavior of viscous dark energy model can accommodate cosmological old objects reported as a sign of age crisis in $Λ$CDM model.

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arXiv2014

Simultaneous effect of Modified Gravity and Primordial Non-Gaussianity in Large Scale Structure Observations

In this work we study the simultaneous effect of primordial non-Gaussianity and the modification of the gravity in $f(R)$ framework on large scale structure observations. We show that non-Gaussianity and modified gravity introduce a scale dependent bias and growth rate functions. The deviation from $Λ$CDM in the case of primordial non-Gaussian models is in large scales, while the growth rate deviates from $Λ$CDM in small scales for modified gravity theories. We show that the redshift space distortion can be used to distinguish positive and negative $f_{NL}$ in standard background, while in $f(R)$ theories they are not easily distinguishable. The galaxy power spectrum is generally enhanced in presence of non-Gaussianity and modified gravity. We also obtain the scale dependence of this enhancement. Finally we define galaxy growth rate and galaxy growth rate bias as new observational parameters to constrain cosmology.

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