Constraining a model supported in Moiré gravity with a recent data release

Abstract

Moiré theory is a revolutionary alternative arising from solid-state physics that can be extended to gravity, forming a framework called Moiré gravity. The idea behind it is that Einsteinian gravity has a validity limit and must be extended to Moiré gravity, in which the Friedmann equation changes and a new scalar field emerges. In this vein, in this paper, we propose an analytic solution for the Moiré scalar field coupled with the modified Friedmann equation, studying the viability and constraining the value for the main parameter of the scalar field and cosmology in general, through the use of datasets that contain cosmic chronometers, type Ia supernovae, intermediate-luminosity quasars, and hydrogen II galaxies. Our results allow for an accelerated phase with two peaks, but also predict an extremely decelerated stage, with $q(z=0)=15.376^{+6.403}_{-4.692}$ when the characteristic parameter of the theory is $\jmath=0.677^{+0.001}_{-0.002}$, in contrast to other models that decelerate at $z=0$.