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Causal Dissipative Cosmology With Variable G and Λ

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A cosmological model with variable G and Λ is considered in the framework of Israel–Stewart–Hiscock (ISH) causal theory. Power law as well as inflationary solutions are obtained. The gravitational constant is found to increase with time.

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  1. ICTP, P.O. Box 586, 34100-, Trieste, Italy

    Arbab I. Arbab

  2. Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, Kwa-Dlangezwa, 3886, South Africa

    A. Beesham

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Arbab, A.I., Beesham, A. Causal Dissipative Cosmology With Variable G and Λ. General Relativity and Gravitation 32, 615–620 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1001911017430

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