Bouncing cosmological model with general relativistic hydrodynamics in extended gravity

Abstract

In this paper, in an extended theory of gravity, we have presented bouncing cosmological model at the backdrop of an isotropic, homogeneous space-time, in the presence of general relativistic hydrodynamics (GRH). The scale factor has been chosen in such a manner that with appropriate normalization, the quintom bouncing scenario can be assessed. Accordingly, the bounce occurs at [Formula: see text] and the corresponding Hubble parameter vanishes at the bounce epoch. The equation of state (EoS) parameter and the energy conditions of the model have been analyzed. The violation of strong energy condition further supports the behavior of extended gravity. As the bouncing cosmology suffers with instability, this model also shows the similar behavior.