Cosmological model with variable deceleration parameter in f(R,T) modified gravity

Abstract

A study is made of the LRS Bianchi type-I cosmological model in [Formula: see text] modified gravity theory. Einstein’s field equations in [Formula: see text] gravity are solved by taking [Formula: see text] and the deceleration parameter [Formula: see text] to be a linear function of the Hubble parameter [Formula: see text]. The universe begins with an initial singular state and changes with time from an early deceleration phase to a late time acceleration phase. We have found that the jerk parameter [Formula: see text] in the model approaches that of the [Formula: see text] model at late times. We also discuss the physical and geometrical properties of the model.