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S. K. Maurya

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arXiv2021

Quark stars in 4-dimensional Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet gravity

The article explores the first exact solution in a four-dimensional EGB-gravity with an anisotropic matter source. The solution has been found by two assumptions, a metric potential and the MIT-bag equation of state. Further, the solution has been tested with several physical constraints. Finally, using the boundary condition we have also estimated the range of bag constant $\mathcal{B}$ by varying the mass of the structure and the Gauss-Bonnet coupling constant $α$. This allows us to check the physical viability of the solution by comparing it with the existing accepted range of bag constant $\mathcal{B}$.

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arXiv2021

Gravitationally decoupled strange star model beyond standard maximum mass limit in Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet gravity

The recent theoretical advance known as the Minimal Geometric Deformation (MGD) method has initiated a renewed interest in investigating higher curvature gravitational effects in relativistic astrophysics. In this work, we model a strange star within the context of Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet gravity with the help of the MGD technique. Starting off with the Tolman metric ansatz together with the MIT Bag model equation of state applicable to hadronic matter, anisotropy is introduced via the superposition of the seed source and the decoupled energy-momentum tensor. The solution of the governing systems of equations bifurcates into two distinct models, namely the mimicking of the $θ$ sector to the seed radial pressure and energy density and a regular fluid model. Each of these models can be interpreted as self-gravitating static, compact objects with the exterior described by the vacuum Boulware-Deser solution. Utilizing observational data for three stellar candidates, viz., PSR J1614-2230, PSR J1903+317, and LMC X-4 we subject our solutions to rigorous viability tests based on regularity and stability. We find that the Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet parameter and the decoupling constant compete against each other for ensuring physically realizable stellar structures. The novel feature of work is the demonstration of stable compact objects with stellar masses in excess of $M= 2 M_{\odot}$ without appealing to exotic matter. The analysis contributes new insights and physical consequences concerning the development of ultra-compact astrophysical entities.

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arXiv2021

Color-flavor locked quark stars in energy-momentum squared gravity

Several attempts have been made in the past decades to search for the true ground state of the dense matter at sufficiently large densities and low temperatures via compact astrophysical objects. Focusing on strange stars, we derive the hydrostatic equilibrium assuming a maximally symmetric phase of homogeneous superconducting quark matter called the \textit{color-flavor-locked} (CFL) phase in the background of energy-momentum squared gravity (EMSG). Theoretical and experimental investigations show that strange quark matter (SQM) in a CFL state can be the true ground state of hadronic matter at least for asymptotic densities, and even if the unequal quark masses. Motivated by these theoretical models, we explore the structure of stellar objects in recently proposed EMSG, which allows a correction term $T_{μν}T^{μν}$ in the action functional of the theory. Interestingly, EMSG may be effective to resolve the problems at high energy densities, e.g., relevant to the early universe and dense compact astrophysical objects without invoking some new forms of fluid stress, such as bulk viscosity or scalar fields. Finally, we solve the complicated field equations numerically to obtain the mass-radius relations for strange stars in CFL equation of state.

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arXiv2020

Charged anisotropic strange stars in Brans-Dicke gravity with a massive scalar field through embedding approach

In this exposition, we seek solutions of the Einstein-Maxwell field equations in the presence of a massive scalar field cast in the Brans-Dicke (BD) formalism which describes charged anisotropic strange stars. The interior spacetime is described by a spherically symmetric static metric of embedding class I. This reduces the problem to a single-generating function of the metric potential which is chosen by appealing to physics based on regularity at each interior point of the stellar interior. The resulting model is subjected to rigorous physical checks based on stability, causality and regularity. We show that our solutions describe compact objects such as PSR J1903+327; Cen X-3; EXO 1785-248 \& LMC X-4 to an excellent approximation. Novel results of our investigation reveal that the scalar field leads to higher surface charge densities which in turn affects the compactness and upper and lower values imposed by the modified Buchdahl limit for charged stars. Our results also show that the electric and scalar fields which originate from entirely different sources couple to alter physical characteristics such as mass-radius relation and surface redshift of compact objects. This superposition of the electric and scalar fields is enhanced by an increase in the BD coupling constant, $ω_{BD}$.

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arXiv2020

Regular decoupling sector and exterior solutions in the context of MGD

We implement the Gravitational Decoupling through the Minimal Geometric Deformation method and explore its effect on exterior solutions by imposing a regularity condition in the Tolman--Oppenheimer--Volkoff equation of the decoupling sector. We obtain that the decoupling function can be expressed formally in terms of an integral involving the $g_{tt}$ component of the metric of the seed solution. As a particular example, we implement the method by using the Schwarzschild exterior as a seed and we obtain that the asymptotic behavior of the extended geometry corresponds to a manifold with constant curvature.

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arXiv2020

Anisotropic Compact stars in the Buchdahl model: A comprehensive study

In this article, we present a class of relativistic solutions describing spherically symmetric and static anisotropic stars in hydrostatic equilibrium. For this purpose, we consider a particularized matric potential, namely, Buchdahl ansatz [Phys. Rev. D \textbf{116}, 1027 (1959).] which encompasses almost all the known analytic solutions to the spherically symmetric, static Einstein field equations(EFEs) with a perfect fluid source, including in particular the Vaidya-Tikekar and Finch-Skea. We here developed the model by considering an anisotropic spherically symmetric static general relativistic configuration that plays a significant effect on the structure and properties of stellar objects. We have considered eight different cases for generalized Buchdahl dimensionless parameter $K$, and analyzed them in a uniform manner. As a result, it turns out that all the considered cases are valid at every point in the interior spacetime. In addition to this, we show that the model satisfies all the energy conditions and maintains the hydrostatic equilibrium equation. In the framework of the anisotropic hypothesis, we consider analogue objects with similar mass and radii such as LMC X-4, SMC X-1, EXO 1785-248 \emph{etc} to restrict the model parameter arbitrariness. Also, establishing a relation between pressure and density in the form of $P = P (ρ)$, we demonstrate that EoSs can be approximated to a linear function of density. Despite the simplicity of this model, the obtained results are satisfactory.

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arXiv2020

Decoupling gravitational sources by MGD approach in Rastall gravity

In the present work, we investigate the possibility of obtaining stellar interiors for static self-gravitating systems describing an anisotropic matter distribution in the framework of Rastall gravity through gravitational decoupling by means of minimal geometric deformation approach. Due to Rastall gravity breaks down the minimal coupling matter principle, we have provided an exhaustive explanation about how Israel-Darmois junction conditions work in this scenario. Furthermore, to obtain the deformed space-time, the mimic constraint procedure has been used. In order to check the viability of this proposal, we have applied it to the well known Tolman IV solution. A complete thermodynamic description of the effects introduced by the additional source is given. Additionally, the results have been compared with their similes in the picture of pure general relativity, pure Rastall gravity and within the framework of general relativity including gravitational decoupling. To perform the mathematical and graphical analysis we have taken the gravitational decoupling constant $α$ and the Rastall's parameter $λ$ as free parameters and the compactness factor describing the general relativity sector to be $0.2$. Besides, to provide a more realistic picture we have bounded both parameters $α$ and $λ$ by using real observational data to explore the limits of the theory under this particular model. Applications to study neutron or quark stars are suggested by using this methodology.

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arXiv2020

Charged strange stellar model with Tolman $V$ metric potential in the Einstein-Maxwell space-time

This paper deals with the existence of a compact stellar object, precisely strange (quark) star, in the framework of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity with Tolman $V$ metric potential, which is one of the simplest forms of potential among his proposals. The potential is given by $e^ν=Kr^{2n}$, where $K$ is the constant and $n$ is a parameter [R.C. Tolman, Phys. Rev. {\bf55}, 364 (1939)]. Considering charged, static, spherically symmetric, isotropic fluid sphere we have studied different physical features of some strange star candidates namely $EXO\ 1785-248$, $LMC\ X-4$, $SMC\ X-1$, $SAX\ J1808.4-3658$, $4U\ 1538-52$ and $Her\ X-1$. To represent the strange quark matter (SQM) distribution we have employed the simplest form of MIT bag equation of state (EOS), which provides a linear relationship between pressure and density of the matter through Bag constant $B$. We have done several tests for the stability criteria and the physical acceptability of the proposed model. The results show consistency with energy condition, TOV equation, adiabatic index, etc. We have calculated different physical parameters of our model for the three different consecutive values of Bag constant $B$ which are $83\ MeV/fm^3$, $90\ MeV/fm^3$ and $100\ MeV/fm^3$. Among them with $B=90\ MeV/fm^3$ we have analyzed different properties of the proposed strange star candidates.

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arXiv2020

A gravitational decoupling MGD model in modified $f(R,T)$ gravity theory

The present paper is devoted to investigating the possibility of getting stellar interiors for ultra-dense compact spherical systems portraying an anisotropic matter distribution employing the gravitational decoupling by means of Minimal Geometric Deformation (MGD) procedure within the modified theory of f(R,T) gravity. According to this theory, the covariant divergence of stress-energy tensor does not vanish, hence the movement of classical particles does not follow geodesics resulting in an extra acceleration which suffices the late-time acceleration of the universe without adopting to exotic matter fields. In this regard, we have considered the algebraic function as f(R, {\rm T})= R+2χT, the corresponding effective stress-energy tensor is conserved as well as the exact solutions are derived, where $χ$ indicates a coupling constant. Moreover, the physical quantities associated with the new solutions are well-behaved from the physical and mathematical point of view as well as free of geometrical singularities, violation of the causality condition, non-decreasing thermodynamic functions. Thereafter, the physical viability of the obtained model is affirmed by performing several physical tests of the main salient features such as energy density, radial, and tangential pressure, anisotropy effect, dynamical equilibrium, energy conditions, and dynamical stability. On the other hand, we have generated the M-R curves from our solutions in the four different scenarios, including GR, GR+MGD, f(R,T) and f(R,T)+MGD, and we found a perfect fit for many compact spherical objects in these scenarios by changing the gravitational decoupling constant αand the coupling constant χas free parameters. The present study reveals that the modified f(R,T) gravity through gravitational decoupling by means of MGD method is a suitable theory to explain compact stellar spherical systems....

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arXiv2019

Buchdahl model in f(R, T) gravity: A comparative study with standard Einstein's gravity

This paper is devoted in the study of the hydrostatic equilibrium of stellar structure in the framework of modified $f(R, T)$ gravity theory that allows the non-conservation of energy-momentum, with possible implications for several cosmological and astrophysical issues such as the late-time cosmic acceleration of the universe without appealing to exotic matter fields. For this purpose, we consider the gravitational Lagrangian by taking an arbitrary function of the Ricci scalar and the trace of the stress-energy tensor. We obtain a generic form for the gravitational field equations and derive the field equation for $f(R,T)$ = $R+2 χT$. Here we propose a particular metric potential \textit{Buchdahl ansatz} [Phys. Rev. D 116, 1027 (1959)] in principle, of explaining almost all the known analytic solutions to the spherically symmetric, static Einstein equations with a perfect fluid source. For the choice of $f(T)= 2χT$ one may observe that the pressure and energy density profiles are markedly different. Important cases, which have been analyzed in detail, are all possible Buchdahl solutions for spherical equilibrium configuration in $f(R, T)$ gravity and compare them with standard gravity theory. We find that Buchdahl's solution in Einstein gravity and $f(R,T)$ gravity behaves in a similar manner but in some situations Einstein gravity displays more pleasing behavior than its $f(R,T)$ counterpart.

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arXiv2019

Charged anisotropic compact star in $f(R,\mathcal{T})$ gravity: A minimal geometric deformation gravitational decoupling approach

This article is devoted to the study of high dense charged anisotropic compact structures in the framework of $f(R,\mathcal{T})$ gravity theory. The principal aims of this investigation, regard the extension of the isotropic Durgapal-Fuloria model within the context of charged isotropic $f(R,\mathcal{T})$ solutions. The second main goal of this work is to apply the gravitational decoupling via a minimal geometric deformation (MGD) scheme in $f(R,\mathcal{T})$ gravity. Finally, the third one is to derive an anisotropic version of the charged isotropic model previously obtained by applying gravitational decoupling technology. This MGD approach splits the system of equations into two separate sets, one corresponding with the f(R,$\mathcal{T}$) gravity system and another corresponding to the anisotropic sector governed by the extra source $θ_{μν}$.To address this task we have considered some ingredients: I) the f(R,$\mathcal{T}$) model corresponds to a linear functional of the Ricci's scalar and the trace of the energy-momentum tensor $\mathcal{T}$, specifically $ f(R,\mathcal{T}) =R+2χ\mathcal{T}$, being $χ$ a running coupling constant. II) The matter distribution is taken to be an isotropic fluid one, III) the Lagrangian matter $\mathcal{L}_{m}$ corresponds to the negative isotropic pressure ı.e, $-p$ and IV) in order to solve the $θ$-sector, a suitable form for the decoupler function $f(r)$ has been imposed, respecting all the physical and mathematical requirements. Finally, to check and contrast our model an exhaustive mathematical, physical and graphical analysis is performed in order to show all the properties that characterize the compact structure. It is worth mentioning that when $χ=0$ Einstein's gravity theory results are recovered.

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arXiv2019

Relativistic charged spheres: Compact stars, compactness and stable configurations

This paper aims to explore a class of static stellar equilibrium configuration of relativistic charged spheres made of a charged perfect fluid. Solving the Einstein-Maxwell field equations, we consider a particularized metric potential, Buchdahl ansatz [ Phys. Rev.116, 1027 (1959)] and then by using a simple transformation. The study is developed by matching the interior region with Riessner-Nordstr$\dot{\text{o}}$m metric as an exterior solution. The matter content the charged sphere satisfies all the energy conditions and hydrostatic equilibrium equation, i.e. the modified Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff (TOV) equation for the charged case is maintained. In addition to this, we also discuss some important properties of the charged sphere such as total electric charge, mass-radius relation, surface redshift, and the speed of sound are analyzed. Obtained solutions are presented by the graphical representation that provides strong evidence for a more realistic and viable stellar structure. Obtained results are compared with analogue objects with similar mass and radii, such as SAX J1808.4-3658, 4U 1538-52, PSR J1903+327, Vela X-1, and 4U1608-52. It is also noted that the Buchdahl ansatz for a given transformation provides a physically viable solution only for the charged case when $0 < K < 1$, where density and pressure are maximum at the center and monotonically decreasing towards the boundary. Obtained results are also quite important both from theoretical and astrophysical scale to analyze other compact objects such as white dwarfs, neutron stars, boson stars, and quark stars.

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arXiv2019

Study on anisotropic strange stars in $f(R,T)$ gravity: An embedding approach under simplest linear functional of matter-geometry coupling

The present work is focused on the investigation of the existence of compact structures describing anisotropic matter distributions within the framework of modified gravity theories, specifically f(R,$\mathcal{T}$) gravity theory. Additionally, we have taken f(R,$\mathcal{T}$) as a linear function of the Ricci scalar $R$ and the trace of the energy-momentum tensor $\mathcal{T}$ as $f(R,\mathcal{T})$=$R+2χ\mathcal{T}$,where $χ$ is a dimensionless coupling parameter, and the Lagrangian matter $\mathcal{L}_m=-\frac{1}{3}\left(2p_{t}+p_{r}\right)$, to describe the complete set of field equations for the anisotropic matter distribution. We follow the embedding class one procedure using Eisland condition to obtain a full space-time description inside the stellar configuration. Once the space-time geometry is specified we determine the complete solution of the modified Einstein equations by using the MIT bag model equation of state $p_{r}=\frac{1}{3}\left(ρ-4B\right)$ that describes the strange quark matter (SQM) distribution inside the stellar system, where $B$ denotes a bag constant. The physical validity of our anisotropic solution is confirmed by executing several physical tests. It is worth mentioning that with the help of the observed mass values for the various strange star candidates we have predicted the exact radii by taking different values for $χ$ and $B$. These predicted radii show monotonic decreasing nature as the parameter $χ$ is moved from $-0.8$ to $0.8$ progressively. In this case, our anisotropic stellar system becomes more massive and transforms into more dense compact stars.

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arXiv2019

Anisotropic fluid spheres in the framework of $f(R,\mathcal{T})$ gravity theory

The main aim of this paper is to obtain analytic relativistic anisotropic spherical solutions in f(R,$\mathcal{T}$) scenario. To do so we use modified Durgapal-Fuloria metric potential and the isotropic condition is imposed in order to obtain the effective anisotropic factor $\tildeΔ$. Besides, a notable and viable election on f(R,$\mathcal{T}$) gravity formulation is taken. Specifically $f(R,\mathcal{T})=R+2χ\mathcal{T}$, where $R$ is the Ricci scalar, $\mathcal{T}$ the trace of the energy-momentum tensor and $χ$ a dimensionless parameter. This choice of $f(R,\mathcal{T})$ function modifies the matter sector only, including new ingredients to the physical parameters that characterize the model such as density, radial, and tangential pressure. Moreover, other important quantities are affected such as subliminal speeds of the pressure waves in both radial and transverse direction, observational parameters, for example, the surface redshift which is related with the total mass $M$ and the radius $r_{s}$ of the compact object. Also, a transcendent mechanism like equilibrium through generalized Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff equation and stability of the system are upset. We analyze all the physical and mathematical general requirements of the configuration taking $M=1.04 M_{\odot}$ and varying $χ$ from $-0.1$ to $0.1$. It is shown by the graphical procedure that $χ<0$ yields to a more compact object in comparison when $χ\geq0$ (where $χ=0.0$ corresponds to general relativity theory) and increases the value of the surface redshift. However, negative values of $χ$ introduce in the system an attractive anisotropic force (inward) and the configuration is completely unstable (corroborated employing Abreu's criterion). Furthermore, the model in Einstein gravity theory presents cracking while for $χ>0$ the system is fully stable.

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arXiv2019

Exploring physical features of anisotropic strange stars beyond standard maximum mass limit in $f\left(R,\mathcal{T}\right)$ gravity

We study a specific model of anisotropic strange stars in the modified $f\left(R,\mathcal{T}\right)$-type gravity by deriving solutions to the modified Einstein field equations representing a spherically symmetric anisotropic stellar object. We take a standard assumption that $f(R,\mathcal{T})=R+2χ\mathcal{T}$, where $R$ is Ricci scalar, $\mathcal{T}$ is the trace of the energy-momentum tensor of matter, and $χ$ is a coupling constant. To obtain our solution to the modified Einstein equations, we successfully apply the `embedding class 1' techniques. We also consider the case when the strange quark matter (SQM) distribution is governed by the simplified MIT bag model equation of state given by $p_r=\frac{1}{3}\left(ρ-4B\right)$, where $B$ is bag constant. We calculate the radius of the strange star candidates by directly solving the modified TOV equation with the observed values of the mass and some parametric values of $B$ and $χ$. The physical acceptability of our solutions is verified by performing several physical tests. Interestingly, besides the SQM, another type of matter distribution originates due to the effect of coupling between the matter and curvature terms in the $f\left(R,\mathcal{T}\right)$ gravity theory. Our study shows that with decreasing the value of $χ$, the stellar systems under investigations become gradually massive and larger in size, turning them into less dense compact objects. It also reveals that for $χ<0$ the $f\left(R,\mathcal{T}\right)$ gravity emerges as a suitable theory for explaining the observed massive stellar objects like massive pulsars, super-Chandrasekhar stars and magnetars, etc., which remain obscure in the standard framework of General Relativity (GR).

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arXiv2019

A generalized Finch-Skea class one static solution

In the present article, we discuss relativistic anisotropic solutions of the Einstein field equation for the spherically symmetric line element under the class I condition. To do so we apply the embedding class one technique using Eisland condition. Within this approach, one arrives at a particular differential equation that links the two metric components $e^ν$ and $e^λ$. In order to obtain the full space-time description inside the stellar configuration we ansatz the generalized form of metric component $g_{rr}$ corresponding to the Finch-Skea solution. Once the space-time geometry is specified we obtain the complete thermodynamic description i.e. the matter density $ρ$, the radial, and tangential pressures $p_r$ and $p_t$, respectively. Graphical analysis shows that the obtained model respects the physical and mathematical requirements that all ultra-high dense collapsed structures must obey. The $M-R$ diagram suggests that the solution yields stiffer EoS as parameter $n$ increases. The $M-I$ graph is in agreement with the concepts of Bejgar et al. \cite{bej} that the mass at $I_{max}$ is lesser by few percent (for this solution $\sim 3\%$) from $M_{max}$. This suggests that the EoSs is without any strong high-density softening due to hyperonization or phase transition to an exotic state.

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arXiv2018

Anisotropic compact stars in f(T) gravity under Karmarkar condition

In this study, we present a generalized spherically symmetric, anisotropic and static compact stellar model in $f(T)$ gravity, where $T$ represents the torsion scalar. By employing the Karmarkar condition we have obtained embedding class 1 metric from the general spherically metric of class 2 and the solutions of the Einstein field equations (EFE) has been presented with the choice of suitable parametric values of $n$ under a simplified linear form of $f(T)$ gravity reads as $f(T)=A+BT$, where $A$ and $B$ are two constants. By matching the interior spacetime metric with the exterior Schwarzschild metric at the surface and considering the values of mass and radius of the compact stars we obtain the values of the unknown constants. We have presented further a detailed analysis of the physical acceptability and examined the stability of the stellar configuration by studying the energy conditions, generalized Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkov (TOV) equation, Herrera cracking concept, adiabatic index, etc. In the investigation, we predict numerical values of the central density, surface density, central pressure, etc., in a tabular form taking different values of $n$ specifically for $LMC~X-4$, $Cen~X-3$ and $SMC~X-1$ as the representative of compact star candidates.

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arXiv2018

Relativistic compact stars with charged anisotropic matter

In this article we perform a detailed theoretical analysis for a class of new exact solutions with anisotropic fluid distribution of matter for compact objects in hydrostatic equilibrium. To achieve this we call the relation between the metric functions, namely, embedding class one condition. The investigation is carried out by generalising the properties of a spherical star with an emphasis on hydrostatic equilibrium equation, i.e., the generalised Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff equation, in our understanding of these compact objects. We match the interior solution to an exterior Reissner-Nordstrom solution, and study some physical features of this models, such as the energy conditions, speeds of sound, and mass - radius relation of the star. We also show that obtained solution is compatible with observational data for compact object Her X-1.

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