Abstract
In this paper I examine cosmological models that contain a stochastic background of nonlinear electromagnetic radiation. I show that for Born-Infeld electrodynamics the equation of state parameter, , remains close to throughout the evolution of the universe if in the late universe to a high degree of accuracy. Theories with electromagnetic Lagrangians of the form have recently been studied in magnetic universes, where the electric field vanishes. It was shown that the term can produce a bounce in the early universe, avoiding an initial singularity. Here I show that the inclusion of an electric field, with in the late universe, eliminates the bounce and the universe begins with an initial singularity. I also examine theories with Lagrangians of the form , which have been shown to produce a period of late time accelerated expansion in magnetic universes. I show that, if an electric field is introduced, the accelerated phase will only occur if .
- Received 25 June 2008
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.78.063524
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