Stability and Thermodynamics of a Generalized Power-Law Dark Energy Model

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Main Authors: Kazemi, S., Ramzanpour, M. A., Yusofi, E., Amani, A. R.
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author Kazemi, S.
Ramzanpour, M. A.
Yusofi, E.
Amani, A. R.
author_facet Kazemi, S.
Ramzanpour, M. A.
Yusofi, E.
Amani, A. R.
contents We investigate a generalized power-law dark energy equation of state of the form $p = wρ- βρ^m$ in a flat FLRW universe, analyzing its dynamical stability and thermodynamic consistency. The model exhibits a rich phase space structure, with an effective cosmological constant $ρ^* = [(1+w)/β]^{1/(m-1)}$ emerging as a stable attractor for $(w < -1,~ m > 1)$. Notably, the universe evolves from an early de Sitter phase ($w \to -1$) to a late-time de Sitter-like one with phantom crossing ($w(z) < -1$), aligning with DESI observations. Dynamical analysis reveals that the $m > 1$ regime avoids ghost instabilities while accommodating phantom behavior, with $m = 2$ providing particular theoretical advantages. Thermodynamically, the Generalized Second Law holds when the null energy condition $ρ+ p \geq 0$ is satisfied, which naturally occurs for $ρ\geq ρ^*$. The model's compatibility with both observational data and fundamental thermodynamic principles suggests it as a viable framework for describing late-time cosmic acceleration, resolving tensions associated with phantom crossing while maintaining entropy dominance of the cosmological horizon.
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spellingShingle Stability and Thermodynamics of a Generalized Power-Law Dark Energy Model
Kazemi, S.
Ramzanpour, M. A.
Yusofi, E.
Amani, A. R.
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
We investigate a generalized power-law dark energy equation of state of the form $p = wρ- βρ^m$ in a flat FLRW universe, analyzing its dynamical stability and thermodynamic consistency. The model exhibits a rich phase space structure, with an effective cosmological constant $ρ^* = [(1+w)/β]^{1/(m-1)}$ emerging as a stable attractor for $(w < -1,~ m > 1)$. Notably, the universe evolves from an early de Sitter phase ($w \to -1$) to a late-time de Sitter-like one with phantom crossing ($w(z) < -1$), aligning with DESI observations. Dynamical analysis reveals that the $m > 1$ regime avoids ghost instabilities while accommodating phantom behavior, with $m = 2$ providing particular theoretical advantages. Thermodynamically, the Generalized Second Law holds when the null energy condition $ρ+ p \geq 0$ is satisfied, which naturally occurs for $ρ\geq ρ^*$. The model's compatibility with both observational data and fundamental thermodynamic principles suggests it as a viable framework for describing late-time cosmic acceleration, resolving tensions associated with phantom crossing while maintaining entropy dominance of the cosmological horizon.
title Stability and Thermodynamics of a Generalized Power-Law Dark Energy Model
topic General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.03808