Evidence for cosmic acceleration with next-generation surveys: A model-independent approach

Abstract

We quantify the evidence for cosmic acceleration using simulations of $H(z)$ measurements from SKA- and Euclid-like surveys. We perform a non-parametric reconstruction of the Hubble parameters and its derivative to obtain the deceleration parameter $q(z)$ using the Gaussian Processes method. This is a completely model-independent approach, so we can determine whether the Universe is undergoing accelerated expansion {\it regardless} of any assumption of a dark energy model. We find that Euclid-like and SKA-like band 1 surveys can probe cosmic acceleration at over $3$ and $5\sigma$ confidence level, respectively. By combining them with a SKA-like band 2 survey, which reaches lower redshift ranges, the evidence for a current accelerated phase increases to over $7\sigma$. This is a significant improvement from current $H(z)$ measurements from cosmic chronometers and galaxy redshift surveys, showing that these surveys can underpin cosmic acceleration in a model-independent way.

5 pages, 4 figures. Minor edition, MNRAS accepted

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