Dark energy: investigation and modeling

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2010-04-09

arxiv.org/abs/1004.1493v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Cosmology and Extragalactic Astrophysics

49 pages, 6 figures, invited review chapter on dark energy for a book "Dark Matter and Dark Energy: a Challenge for the 21st C

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Constantly accumulating observational data continue to confirm that about 70% of the energy density today consists of dark energy responsible for the accelerated expansion of the Universe. We present recent observational bounds on dark energy constrained by the type Ia supernovae, cosmic microwave background, and baryon acoustic oscillations. We review a number of theoretical approaches that have been adopted so far to explain the origin of dark energy. This includes the cosmological constant, modified matter models (such as quintessence, k-essence, coupled dark energy, unified models of dark energy and dark matter), modified gravity models (such as f(R) gravity, scalar-tensor theories, braneworlds), and inhomogeneous models. We also discuss observational and experimental constraints on those models and clarify which models are favored or ruled out in current observations.

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