Characterization of generalized quasi-Einstein manifolds and modified gravity

Abstract

In this work, a detailed examination of a specific case of a generalized quasi-Einstein manifold (GQE)n is provided. It begins by exploring generalized quasi-Einstein spacetimes under certain conditions. The analysis then focuses on cases that admit a parallel time-like vector field. Among the findings, it is demonstrated that such spacetimes can be categorized as generalized Robertson-Walker spacetimes, Robertson-Walker spacetimes, and quasi-constant curvature spacetimes. Additionally, the physical implications of these results are discussed. It is also investigated (GQE)4 spacetimes, which accept F(R)-gravity and feature a parallel unit time-like vector field. Finally, various energy conditions are analyzed based on the results related to F(R)-gravity.

15 pages. Published in the International Journal of Theoretical Physics (2026)

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