A Dark Matter Model with Quadratic Equation of State: Background Evolution and Structure Formation

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Main Authors: Rezazadeh, Kazem, Yusofi, Ebrahim, Talebian, Alireza
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author Rezazadeh, Kazem
Yusofi, Ebrahim
Talebian, Alireza
author_facet Rezazadeh, Kazem
Yusofi, Ebrahim
Talebian, Alireza
contents We propose that dark matter (DM) possesses a quadratic equation of state, which becomes significant at high densities, altering the Universe's evolution during its early stages. We derive the modified background evolution equations for the Hubble parameter $H(z)$ and the DM density parameter $Ω_{\text{dm}}(z)$. We then perturb the governing equations to study the linear growth of matter fluctuations, computing the observable growth factor $fσ_8(z)$. Finally, we compare the model with the latest cosmological data, including Hubble parameter $H(z)$ measurements, and growth factor $fσ_8(z)$ data, up to $z=3$. Our results indicate that the quadratic model, while remaining consistent with background observations, offers a distinct imprint on the growth of structure, providing not only a new phenomenological avenue to address cosmological tensions but also shedding light on the nature of DM.
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spellingShingle A Dark Matter Model with Quadratic Equation of State: Background Evolution and Structure Formation
Rezazadeh, Kazem
Yusofi, Ebrahim
Talebian, Alireza
Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
Astrophysics of Galaxies
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
We propose that dark matter (DM) possesses a quadratic equation of state, which becomes significant at high densities, altering the Universe's evolution during its early stages. We derive the modified background evolution equations for the Hubble parameter $H(z)$ and the DM density parameter $Ω_{\text{dm}}(z)$. We then perturb the governing equations to study the linear growth of matter fluctuations, computing the observable growth factor $fσ_8(z)$. Finally, we compare the model with the latest cosmological data, including Hubble parameter $H(z)$ measurements, and growth factor $fσ_8(z)$ data, up to $z=3$. Our results indicate that the quadratic model, while remaining consistent with background observations, offers a distinct imprint on the growth of structure, providing not only a new phenomenological avenue to address cosmological tensions but also shedding light on the nature of DM.
title A Dark Matter Model with Quadratic Equation of State: Background Evolution and Structure Formation
topic Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
Astrophysics of Galaxies
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.11138