Cosmological Singularities in Brane Gravity
arXiv:2504.04502 · doi:10.1016/j.nuclphysb.2025.116945
Abstract
We present a comprehensive study of cosmological singularities within the framework of Covariant Extrinsic Gravity (CEG), addressing both the initial Big Bang singularity and potential finite-time future singularities. Through detailed analysis of the emergent universe scenario, we systematically examine homogeneous and inhomogeneous perturbations (encompassing scalar, vector, and tensor modes) in a 4D FLRW brane geometry. Our work establishes rigorous existence criteria and stability conditions for a nonsingular Einstein static initial state, demonstrating that such a configuration remains stable for well-defined parameter ranges in CEG - thereby providing a compelling resolution to the long-standing initial singularity problem. Extending our analysis to late-time cosmology, we perform a complete classification of future singularity types following Barrow et al.'s formalism, deriving precise conditions that determine whether the universe in CEG evolves toward or avoids these singular states.
29 pages, 17 figures
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