Generalizing the CPL Parametrization through Dark Sector Interaction

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Autori principali: Artola, Mikel, Lazkoz, Ruth, Salzano, Vincenzo
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author Artola, Mikel
Lazkoz, Ruth
Salzano, Vincenzo
author_facet Artola, Mikel
Lazkoz, Ruth
Salzano, Vincenzo
contents We investigate a hierarchy of interacting dark energy (IDE) models featuring a non-gravitational coupling between dark matter and dark energy. Specifically, we examine scenarios where the background interaction kernel, $Q = 3H(δ+ ηa)ρ_\mathrm{de}$, allows for both constant and dynamical coupling parameters. Adopting the Chevallier-Polarski-Linder parametrization for the dark energy equation of state, $w_\mathrm{de} = w_0 + w_a(1-a)$, we derive closed analytical expressions for the energy densities of dark matter and dark energy. Afterwards, we obtain observational constraints using joint combinations of DESI DR2 baryon acoustic oscillations, Pantheon$+$ Type Ia supernovae, and Planck$+$ACT compressed cosmic microwave background likelihoods. For constant coupling models, we find parametric deviations from $Λ$ ranging from $2.7σ$ to $2.9σ$; however, for interactions with dynamical couplings, these significances are reduced to $1.3σ$--$1.5σ$. Ultimately, our Bayesian model comparison reveals that no investigated IDE scenario is statistically preferred over the concordance $Λ$CDM model. These results highlight the necessity of reporting Bayesian evidence alongside conventional frequentist maximum-likelihood analyses to ensure robust cosmological claims concerning dark energy evolution and interaction.
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spellingShingle Generalizing the CPL Parametrization through Dark Sector Interaction
Artola, Mikel
Lazkoz, Ruth
Salzano, Vincenzo
Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
We investigate a hierarchy of interacting dark energy (IDE) models featuring a non-gravitational coupling between dark matter and dark energy. Specifically, we examine scenarios where the background interaction kernel, $Q = 3H(δ+ ηa)ρ_\mathrm{de}$, allows for both constant and dynamical coupling parameters. Adopting the Chevallier-Polarski-Linder parametrization for the dark energy equation of state, $w_\mathrm{de} = w_0 + w_a(1-a)$, we derive closed analytical expressions for the energy densities of dark matter and dark energy. Afterwards, we obtain observational constraints using joint combinations of DESI DR2 baryon acoustic oscillations, Pantheon$+$ Type Ia supernovae, and Planck$+$ACT compressed cosmic microwave background likelihoods. For constant coupling models, we find parametric deviations from $Λ$ ranging from $2.7σ$ to $2.9σ$; however, for interactions with dynamical couplings, these significances are reduced to $1.3σ$--$1.5σ$. Ultimately, our Bayesian model comparison reveals that no investigated IDE scenario is statistically preferred over the concordance $Λ$CDM model. These results highlight the necessity of reporting Bayesian evidence alongside conventional frequentist maximum-likelihood analyses to ensure robust cosmological claims concerning dark energy evolution and interaction.
title Generalizing the CPL Parametrization through Dark Sector Interaction
topic Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.25373