Phase planes in the universe : chaotic cyclic universes and kicking Chameleons

This thesis consists of two main sections: chaotic cyclic cosmology and Chameleon gravity in the early universe. Both sections invoke a phase plane analysis as their commonality. The first explores a cyclic model, proposed by Ellis et al, that is in keeping with current observations. No exotic nor n...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Platts, Emma
Other Authors: Weltman, Amanda
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20520