Author(s)

G. Alagar Ramanujam

Former Professor and Head of Physics Department, N.G.M College, Pollachi, India.

In recent papers [1] [2] [3], we framed suitable axioms for Space called Super Space by Wheeler [4]. Using our axioms in Newtonian formalism and considering the density of the universe to be constant in time, we showed in the above references that at t = 0 the radius of the universe need not be zero. And thus, we avoided the problem of singularity. We further showed that the Hubble factor is no longer constant in time and goes on decreasing as confirmed by experiments. We pointed out in the above references that Space is the source of dark energy which is responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe. With a view to improving the above-mentioned results quantitatively, in this paper, we are discussing the consequences of our axioms using Einstein’s field equations of general theory of relativity. Friedmann-like Cosmological equations with Dark Energy built-in are derived. This derivation is obtained using Robertson-Walker line element and by introducing a suitable expression for Energy-Momentum tensor in terms of matter and Dark energy contents of the universe. The solutions of our cosmological equations obtained here, show that the radius of the universe cannot reach zero but has a minimum value and there is also maximum value for the radius of the universe. The inflationary expansion of the very early universe emerges from our theory.

Axioms for Space, Dark Energy, Seed of the Universe, Einstein’s Field Equations, Space (Vacuum) Energy, Accelerated Expansion

Ramanujam, G. (2020) Friedmann-Like Cosmological Equations for the Accelerated Expansion of the Universe. Journal of Modern Physics, 11, 996-1004. doi: 10.4236/jmp.2020.117062.