Generalized Noether Theorem for Gauss-Bonnet Cosmology

Abstract

Generalized Noether's theory is a useful method for researching the modified gravity theories about the conserved quantities and symmetries. A generally Gauss-Bonnet gravity $f(R,\mathcal{G})$ theory was proposed as an alternative gravity model. Through the generalized Noether symmetry, polynomial and product forms of the $f(R,\mathcal{G})$ theory with corresponding conserved quantities and symmetries are researched. Then suitable general forms of the polynomial form $f(R,\mathcal{G}) \!=\! k_1 R^n + (6)^{\frac{n}{2}}(-1)^{n+1} k_1 \mathcal{G}^{\frac{n}{2}}$ and the product form $f(R,\mathcal{G}) \!=\! k ( R / \sqrt{\mathcal{G}} )^n \mathcal{G}$ are found out, to contain the solution of accelerated expansion cosmology. Both forms of $f(R,\mathcal{G})$ concerned in this paper only possess time translational symmetry. And energy condition of these solutions are also checked. To some extent, the consistency of conservation of symmetry and energy condition is demonstrated. For the specific form of different $n$, it needs further detailed study. Noting that, the corresponding conserved quantities are both zero, and the only conservation relation is conservation of energy.