k-essence

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf concept
gptkbp:category scalar field models
gptkbp:contrastsWith quintessence
gptkbp:describes dynamical dark energy
gptkbp:explains accelerated expansion of the universe
gptkbp:fieldOfStudy gptkb:cosmology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 2000
gptkbp:hasEquationOfState variable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label k-essence
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Paul_J._Steinhardt
C. Armendariz-Picon
V. Mukhanov
gptkbp:relatedTo dark energy
scalar field theory
gptkbp:studiedIn gptkb:theoretical_physics
gptkbp:uses non-canonical kinetic energy terms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Galileon_theories
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7