Interacting quintessence

Authors
Zimdahl, W Pavon, D Chimento, LP
Citation
W. Zimdahl et al., Interacting quintessence, PHYS LETT B, 521(3-4), 2001, pp. 133-138
Citations number
41
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICS LETTERS B
ISSN journal
03702693 → ACNP
Volume
521
Issue
3-4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
133 - 138
Database
ISI
SICI code
0370-2693(20011129)521:3-4<133:IQ>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
We demonstrate that a suitable coupling between a quintessence scalar field and a pressureless cold dark matter (CDM) fluid leads to a constant ratio of the energy densities of both components which is compatible with an acce lerated expansion of the Universe. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All right s reserved.