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Ping Xi

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A shifted convolution sum for $GL(3)\times GL(2)$

In this paper, we estimate the shifted convolution sum \[\sum_{n\geqslant1}λ_1(1,n)λ_2(n+h)V\Big(\frac{n}{X}\Big),\] where $V$ is a smooth function with support in $[1,2]$, $1\leqslant|h|\leqslant X$, $λ_1(1,n)$ and $λ_2(n)$ are the $n$-th Fourier coefficients of $SL(3,\mathbf{Z})$ and $SL(2,\mathbf{Z})$ Hecke-Maass cusp forms, respectively. We prove an upper bound $O(X^{\frac{21}{22}+\varepsilon})$, updating a recent result of Munshi.

math.NT

Quadratic polynomials at prime arguments

For a fixed quadratic irreducible polynomial $f$ with no fixed prime factors at prime arguments, we prove that there exist infinitely many primes $p$ such that $f(p)$ has at most 4 prime factors, improving a classical result of Richert who requires 5 in place of 4. Denoting by $P^+(n)$ the greatest prime factor of $n$, it is also proved that $P^+(f(p))>p^{0.847}$ infinitely often.

math.NT

Analytical expression for a class of spherically symmetric solutions in Lorentz breaking massive gravity

We present a detailed study of the spherically symmetric solutions in Lorentz breaking massive gravity. There is an undetermined function $\mathcal{F}(X, w_1, w_2, w_3)$ in the action of Stückelberg fields $S_ϕ=Λ^4\int{d^4x\sqrt{-g}\mathcal{F}}$, which should be resolved through physical means. In the general relativity, the spherically symmetric solution to the Einstein equation is a benchmark and its massive deformation also play a crucial role in Lorentz breaking massive gravity. $\mathcal{F}$ will satisfy the constraint equation $T_0^1=0$ from the spherically symmetric Einstein tensor $G_0^1=0$, if we maintain that any reasonable physical theory should possess the spherically symmetric solutions. The Stückelberg field $ϕ^i$ is taken as a 'hedgehog' configuration $ϕ^i=ϕ(r)x^i/r$, whose stability is guaranteed by the topological one. Under this ansätz, $T_0^1=0$ is reduced to $d\mathcal{F}=0$. The functions $\mathcal{F}$ for $d\mathcal{F}=0$ form a commutative ring $R^{\mathcal{F}}$. We obtain a general expression of solution to the functional differential equation with spherically symmetry if $\mathcal{F}\in R^{\mathcal{F}}$. If $\mathcal{F}\in R^{\mathcal{F}}$ and $\partial\mathcal{F}/\partial X=0$, the functions $\mathcal{F}$ form a subring $S^{\mathcal{F}}\subset R^{\mathcal{F}}$. We show that the metric is Schwarzschild, AdS or dS if $\mathcal{F}\in S^{\mathcal{F}}$. When $\mathcal{F}\in R^{\mathcal{F}}$ but $\mathcal{F}\notin S^{\mathcal{F}}$, we will obtain some new metric solutions. Using the general formula and the basic property of function ring $R^{\mathcal{F}}$, we give some analytical examples and their phenomenological applications. Furthermore, we also discuss the stability of gravitational field by the analysis of Komar integral and the results of QNMs.

gr-qc

Black hole solutions in de Rham-Gabadadze-Tolley massive gravity

We present a detailed study of the static spherically symmetric solutions in de Rham-Gabadadze-Tolley (dRGT) theory. Since the diffeomorphism invariance can be restored by introducing the Stückelberg fields $ϕ^a$, there is new invariant $I^{ab}=g^{μν}\partial_μϕ^a\partial_νϕ^b$ in the massive gravity, which adds to the ones usually encountered in general relativity (GR). In the unitary gauge $ϕ^a=x^μδ_μ^a$, any inverse metric $g^{μν}$ that has divergence including the coordinate singularity in GR would exhibit a singularity in the invariant $I^{ab}$. Therefore, there is no conventional Schwarzschild metric if we choose unitary gauge. In this paper, we obtain a self-consistent static spherically symmetric ansatz in the nonunitary gauge. Under this ansatz, we find that there are seven solutions including the Schwarzschild solution, Reissner-Nordström solution and five other solutions. These solutions may possess an event horizon depending upon the physical parameters (Schwarzschild radius $r_s$, scalar charge $S$ and/or electric charge $Q$). If these solutions possess an event horizon, we show that the singularity of $I^{ab}$ is absent at the horizon. Therefore, these solutions may become candidates for black holes in dRGT.

gr-qc

Reexamining generalized Chaplygin gas with the sign-changeable interaction

In this paper, we reexamine the generalized Chaplygin gas (GCG) cosmology with the sign-changeable interaction. The dynamical analysis show that there exists de-Sitter attractors in this model, which means that the late-time behaviors of the model is insensitive to the initial condition and thus alleviates the coincidence problem. Furthermore, we find that this interaction oscillates and tends to zero finally by numerical calculations of the nonlinear equations. In some specific cases of initial conditions, the interaction is positive (the energy transition from dark energy to dark matter) at high redshift while it is negative (the energy transition from dark matter to dark energy) at low redshift for suitable ranges of the parameters.

gr-qc

Sign changes of Kloosterman sums with almost prime moduli

We prove that the Kloosterman sum $S(1,1;c)$ can change sign infinitely often as $c$ runs over squarefree moduli with at most 10 prime factors, which improves the previous results of E. Fouvry and Ph. Michel, J. Sivak-Fischler and K. Matomäki, replacing 10 by 23, 18 and 15, respectively. The method combines the Selberg sieve, equidistribution of Kloosterman sums and spectral theory of automorphic forms.

math.NT

Sumsets in primes containing almost all even positive integers

Let $A$ be a subset of primes up to $x$. If we assume $A$ is well-distributed (in the Siegel-Walfisz sense) in any arithmetic progressions to moduli $q\leqslant(\log x)^c$ for any $c>0$, then the sumset $A+A$ has density 1/2 in the natural numbers as $x$ tends to infinity, which also yields almost all even positive integers could be represented as the sums of two primes in $A$ as $x$ tends to infinity. This result, improving the previous results in such special case, could be compared with the classical estimation for the exceptional set of binary Goldbach problem.

math.NT

Global behavior of cosmological dynamics with interacting Veneziano ghost

In this paper, we shall study the dynamical behavior of the universe accelerated by the so called Veneziano ghost dark energy component locally and globally by using the linearization and nullcline method developed in this paper. The energy density is generalized to be proportional to the Hawking temperature defined on the trapping horizon instead of Hubble horizon of the Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) universe. We also give a prediction of the fate of the universe and present the bifurcation phenomenon of the dynamical system of the universe. It seems that the universe could be dominated by dark energy at present in some region of the parameter space.

astro-ph.CO

Gravitating tensor monopole in a Lorentz-violating field theory

We present a solution of the coupled Einstein and rank-two antisymmetric tensor field equations where Lorentz symmetry is spontaneously broken, and we discuss its observational signatures. Especially, the deflection angles have important qualitative differences between tensor and scalar monopoles. If a monopole were to be detected, it would be discriminated whether or not to correspond to a tensor one. This phenomenon might open up new direction in the search of Lorentz violation with future astrophysical observations.

gr-qc

Quadratic residues and non-residues for infinitely many Piatetski-Shapiro primes

In this paper, we prove a quantitative version of the statement that every nonempty finite subset of $\mathbb{N}^+$ is a set of quadratic residues for infinitely many primes of the form $[n^c]$ with $1\leqslant c\leqslant243/205$. Correspondingly, we can obtain a similar result for the case of quadratic non-residues under reasonable assumptions. These results generalize the previous ones obtained by S. Wright in certain aspects.

math.NT

Mean values of character sums analogue of Kloosterman sums

Let $q$ be a positive integer, $χ$ a nontrivial character mod $q$, $\mathcal{I}$ an interval of length not exceeding $q.$ In this paper we shall study the character sum analogue of the well-known Kloosterman sum,\[\sum_{\substack{a\in\mathcal{I} \gcd(a,q)=1}}χ(ma+n\overline{a}),\] where $\overline{a}$ is the multiplicative inverse of $a\bmod q$. The mean square values and bilinear forms for such sums are proved.

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Alternative mechanism of avoiding the big rip or little rip for a scalar phantom field

Depending on the choice of its potential, the scalar phantom field $ϕ$ (the equation of state parameter $w<-1$) leads to various catastrophic fates of the universe including big rip, little rip and other future singularity. For example, big rip results from the evolution of the phantom field with an exponential potential and little rip stems from a quadratic potential in general relativity (GR). By choosing the same potential as in GR, we suggest a new mechanism to avoid these unexpected fates (big and little rip) in the inverse-\textit{R} gravity. As a pedagogical illustration, we give an exact solution where phantom field leads to a power-law evolution of the scale factor in an exponential type potential. We also find the sufficient condition for a universe in which the equation of state parameter crosses $w=-1$ divide. The phantom field with different potentials, including quadratic, cubic, quantic, exponential and logarithmic potentials are studied via numerical calculation in the inverse-\textit{R} gravity with $R^{2}$ correction. The singularity is avoidable under all these potentials. Hence, we conclude that the avoidance of big or little rip is hardly dependent on special potential.

gr-qc

A note on the moments of Kloosterman sums

In this note, we deduce an asymptotic formula for even power moments of Kloosterman sums based on the important work of N. M. Katz on Kloosterman sheaves. In a similar manner, we can also obtain an upper bound for odd power moments. Moreover, we shall give an asymptotic formula for odd power moments of absolute Kloosterman sums. Consequently, we find that there are infinitely many $a\bmod p$ such that $S(a,1;p)\gtrless0$ as $p\rightarrow+\infty.$

math.NT

Cosmological Dynamics of de Sitter Gravity

A new cosmological model based on the de Sitter gravity is investigated by dynamical analysis and numerical discussions. Via some transformations, the evolution equations of this model can form an autonomous system with 8 physical critical points. Among these critical points there exist one positive attractor and one negative attractor. The positive attractor describes the asymptotic behavior of late-time universe, which indicates that the universe will enter the exponential expansion phase, finally. Some numerical calculations are also carried out, which convince us of this conclusion derived from the dynamical analysis.

astro-ph.CO

A simple derivation of level spacing of quasinormal frequencies for a black hole with a deficit solid angle and quintessence-like matter

In this paper, we investigate analytically the level space of the imaginary part of quasinormal frequencies for a black hole with a deficit solid angle and quintessence-like matter by the Padmanabhan's method \cite{Padmanabhan}. Padmanabhan presented a method to study analytically the imaginary part of quasinormal frequencies for a class of spherically symmetric spacetimes including Schwarzschild-de Sitter black holes which has an evenly spaced structure. The results show that the level space of scalar and gravitational quasinormal frequencies for this kind of black holes only depend on the surface gravity of black-hole horizon in the range of -1 < w < -1/3, respectively . We also extend the range of $w$ to $w \leq -1$, the results of which are similar to that in -1 < w < -1/3 case. Particularly, a black hole with a deficit solid angle in accelerating universe will be a Schwarzschild-de Sitter black hole, fixing $w = -1$ and $ε^2 = 0$. And a black hole with a deficit solid angle in the accelerating universe will be a Schwarzschild black hole,when $ρ_0 = 0$ and $ε^2 = 0$. In this paper, $w$ is the parameter of state equation, $ε^2$ is a parameter relating to a deficit solid angle and $ρ_0$ is the density of static spherically symmetrical quintessence-like matter at $r = 1$.

gr-qc