Detecting Chameleon Dark Energy via Electrostatic Analogy

Details Detecting Chameleon Dark Energy via Electrostatic Analogy Detecting Chameleon Dark Energy via Electrostatic Analogy

2011-05-30

arxiv.org/abs/1105.6085v2

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Cosmology and Extragalactic Astrophysics

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The late-time accelerated expansion of the universe could be caused by a scalar field that is screened on small scales, as in chameleon or symmetron scenarios. We present an analogy between thin shell configurations of such scalar fields and electrostatics, which allows calculation of the field profile for general extended bodies. Interestingly, the field demonstrates a `lightning rod' effect, where it becomes enhanced near the ends of a pointy or elongated object. Drawing from this correspondence, we show that non-spherical test bodies immersed in a background field will experience a net torque caused by the scalar field. This effect, with no counterpart in the gravitational case, can be potentially tested in future experiments.

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