Dynamical dark energy: Current constraints and forecasts

Abstract

We consider how well the dark energy equation of state $w$ as a function of red shift $z$ will be measured using current and anticipated experiments. We use a procedure which takes fair account of the uncertainties in the functional dependence of $w$ on $z$, as well as the parameter degeneracies, and avoids the use of strong prior constraints. We apply the procedure to current data from WMAP, SDSS, and the supernova searches, and obtain results that are consistent with other analyses using different combinations of data sets. The effects of systematic experimental errors and variations in the analysis technique are discussed. Next, we use the same procedure to forecast the dark energy constraints achieveable by the end of the decade, assuming 8 years of WMAP data and realistic projections for ground-based measurements of supernovae and weak lensing. We find the $2\sigma$ constraints on the current value of $w$ to be $\Delta w_0(2\sigma )=0.20$, and on $dw/dz$ (between $z=0$ and $z=1$) to be $\Delta w_1(2\sigma )=0.37$. Finally, we compare these limits to other projections in the literature. Most show only a modest improvement; others show a more substantial improvement, but there are serious concerns about systematics. The remaining uncertainty still allows a significant span of competing dark energy models. Most likely, new kinds of measurements, or experiments more sophisticated than those currently planned, are needed to reveal the true nature of dark energy.

24 pages, 20 figures. Added SN systematic uncertainties, extended discussion

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