Mapping the ${\Lambda }_{\mathrm{s}}$CDM scenario to $f(T)$ modified gravity: Effects on structure growth rate

Abstract

The concept of a rapidly sign-switching cosmological constant, interpreted as a mirror AdS-dS transition in the late universe and known as the ${\Lambda }_{\mathrm{s}}$CDM, has significantly improved the fit to observational data, offering a promising framework for alleviating major cosmological tensions such as the $H_0$ and $S_8$ tensions. However, when considered within general relativity, this scenario does not predict any effects on the evolution of the matter density contrast beyond modifications to the background functions. In this work, we propose a new gravitational model in which the background dynamics predicted by the ${\Lambda }_{\mathrm{s}}$CDM framework are mapped into $f(T)$ gravity, dubbed $f(T)-{\Lambda }_{\mathrm{s}}$CDM, rendering the models indistinguishable at the background level. However, in this new scenario, the sign-switching cosmological constant dynamics modify the evolution of linear matter perturbations through an effective gravitational constant, $G_{\mathrm{eff}}$. We investigate the evolution of the growth rate and derive new observational constraints for this scenario using RSD measurements. We also present new constraints in the standard ${\Lambda }_{\mathrm{s}}$CDM case, incorporating the latest Type Ia supernovae data samples available in the literature, along with BAO data from DESI. Our findings indicate that the new corrections expected at the linear perturbative level, as revealed through RSD samples, can provide significant evidence in favor of this new scenario. Additionally, this model may be an excellent candidate for resolving the current $S_8$ tension.

12 pages, 4 figures, 3 tables. Matches the version published in Universe

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