Non-exotic asymptotically flat wormholes in $f(Q,T)$ gravity

Abstract

In this study, we investigate the possible existence of static and spherically symmetric wormhole solutions within the context of the newly formulated extended $f(Q,T)$ gravity. We analyze a linear model, $f(Q,T)=\alpha Q+ \beta T$, and focus on traversable wormholes. By applying the variational method, we derive modified versions of the field equations that are influenced by an anisotropic matter source for a zero redshift function. It has been observed that the violation of energy conditions is influenced by the parameters $\alpha$ and $\beta$. We reach the conclusion that solutions which violate the radial and lateral null energy condition in the context of general relativity may still adhere to the energy conditions within the realm of $f(Q,T)$ gravity. To begin with, by utilizing a linear equation of state for radial pressure, we obtain a power-law shape function. Additionally, we investigate solutions defined by a variable equation of state parameter. A broad spectrum of non-exotic wormhole solutions has been identified, contingent upon the particular parameters of the model.