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arxiv: 2605.08893 · v1 · submitted 2026-05-09 · 🌀 gr-qc

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Late-Time Cosmic Acceleration in Ricci-Gauss-Bonnet Gravity via Gradient Descent Optimization

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keywords f(R,G) gravitylate-time cosmic accelerationgradient descent optimizationcosmic chronometersPantheon+ supernovaedeceleration parameterenergy conditionsOm(z) diagnostic
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A parametrized f(R,G) gravity model fitted via gradient descent to CC and Pantheon+ data produces late-time acceleration with quintessence behavior.

A machine-rendered reading of the paper's core claim, the machinery that carries it, and where it could break.

The paper sets out to establish that f(R,G) gravity can account for the observed shift from past deceleration to present-day cosmic acceleration in a manner consistent with current data. By introducing a parametrization of the function and optimizing its parameters through gradient descent against cosmic chronometer and Pantheon+ supernova observations, the authors obtain a cosmology where the deceleration parameter changes sign appropriately. The equation-of-state parameter stays above the phantom divide, the strong energy condition is violated while the weak and null conditions hold, and the Om(z) diagnostic separates the model from a cosmological constant while favoring quintessence evolution. The derived age of the universe also matches independent estimates, supporting the framework as a viable description of late-time acceleration.

Core claim

Within the f(R,G) gravity framework a proposed parametrization scheme reduces the model to a form that gradient descent can constrain using the combined Cosmic Chronometer and Pantheon+ datasets. The resulting best-fit cosmology shows the deceleration parameter transitioning from positive to negative values, the equation-of-state parameter remaining greater than -1, violation of the strong energy condition together with satisfaction of the weak and null conditions, and an Om(z) diagnostic that distinguishes the model from LambdaCDM while indicating quintessence-dominated future evolution, with the estimated age of the universe in agreement with astrophysical measurements.

What carries the argument

The parametrization scheme for f(R,G) that renders the field equations tractable for gradient descent optimization against CC and Pantheon+ constraints.

If this is right

  • The best-fit model predicts quintessence-like behavior rather than phantom or constant dark energy for the future expansion.
  • The Om(z) diagnostic can be used to observationally separate this gravity framework from the standard cosmological constant scenario.
  • Energy conditions remain physically acceptable while permitting the observed acceleration.
  • The derived age of the universe aligns with independent astrophysical determinations.

Where Pith is reading between the lines

These are editorial extensions of the paper, not claims the author makes directly.

  • Similar parametrization-plus-optimization methods could be applied to other modified gravity theories when fitting to expanded observational catalogs.
  • More precise future measurements of w(z) and Om(z) from upcoming surveys would provide direct tests of the quintessence prediction.

Load-bearing premise

The specific parametrization of f(R,G) is assumed to be general enough to capture the relevant physics solely on the basis of its ability to fit the data.

What would settle it

Future high-precision measurements that find the equation-of-state parameter crossing below -1 at low redshift or that show the Om(z) diagnostic evolving identically to LambdaCDM would falsify the claimed distinction and consistency of the model.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2605.08893 by B. Mishra, Santosh V. Lohakare, S. K. Maurya.

Figure 1
Figure 1. Figure 1: Evolution of the deceleration parameter q(z) from past deceleration to current acceleration, with transition at zt = 0.763 based on combined CC+Pantheon+ datasets. ωeff ωDE -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 -1.4 -1.2 -1.0 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0.0 z EoS [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p006_1.png] view at source ↗
Figure 2
Figure 2. Figure 2: Evolution of the effective and dark energy [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p006_2.png] view at source ↗
Figure 3
Figure 3. Figure 3: , showing that the transition in SEC behavior aligns closely with the change in cosmic accelera￾tion. In [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p007_3.png] view at source ↗
Figure 4
Figure 4. Figure 4: Graphical representation of cosmic time [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p008_4.png] view at source ↗
read the original abstract

We study the late-time evolution of the Universe within the f(R,G) gravity framework, where R is the Ricci scalar and G is the Gauss-Bonnet term. To make the model tractable, we propose a parametrization scheme and determine its parameters using Gradient Descent, with constraints coming from the latest Cosmic Chronometer (CC) and Pantheon+ supernova data. Key cosmological indicators, namely the deceleration parameter q and the equation-of-state parameter w, show a clear transition from past deceleration to the present accelerated expansion. Interestingly, the equation-of-state parameter w remains above the phantom divide, indicating quintessence-like behavior consistent with current observations. Energy-condition analysis further supports this framework: the strong energy condition is violated, consistent with models allowing cosmic acceleration, whereas both the weak and null energy conditions remain satisfied. To test consistency, we also apply the Om(z) diagnostic, which distinguishes this model from the standard cosmological constant scenario and indicates a quintessence-dominated future evolution. Using the best-fit values, we estimate the age of the Universe, obtaining good agreement with independent astrophysical measurements. Overall, the results suggest that f(R,G) gravity provides a viable and self-consistent explanation for late-time cosmic acceleration when constrained using the combined CC and Pantheon+ datasets.

Editorial analysis

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Referee Report

2 major / 2 minor

Summary. The manuscript studies late-time cosmic acceleration in f(R,G) gravity by introducing a parametrization for f(R,G) to render the model tractable. Parameters are optimized via gradient descent using combined Cosmic Chronometer (CC) and Pantheon+ supernova data. Derived quantities include the deceleration parameter q(z), equation-of-state w(z), Om(z) diagnostic, energy conditions (SEC violated, WEC/NEC satisfied), and Universe age, all indicating a transition to acceleration with quintessence-like behavior (w > -1) and consistency with observations, leading to the claim that f(R,G) gravity provides a viable explanation.

Significance. If the parametrization were derived from the general action or shown to be representative of the broader f(R,G) class, and if the gradient-descent fit included full uncertainty propagation and independent validation, the work would supply a concrete, data-constrained modified-gravity example satisfying standard cosmological diagnostics. The explicit use of latest CC+Pantheon+ datasets and multiple cross-checks (q, w, Om, energy conditions, age) is a positive feature. In its current form, however, the ad-hoc parametrization limits the result to a phenomenological illustration rather than a general demonstration of f(R,G) viability.

major comments (2)
  1. [Section introducing the parametrization scheme (likely §2–3)] The parametrization scheme (introduced to make the model tractable) is presented without derivation from the general f(R,G) field equations, without comparison to other functional forms in the literature, and without checks against theoretical requirements such as stability or absence of ghosts. All subsequent results—q(z), w(z), Om(z), energy conditions, and age—follow directly from the gradient-descent best-fit of this single choice, rendering the central claim of viability dependent on an unmotivated ansatz.
  2. [Results and diagnostics sections (likely §4–5)] The diagnostics (q(z), w(z) > −1, Om(z) indicating quintessence, energy-condition satisfaction, and age consistency) are computed from the same best-fit parameters obtained by fitting to CC+Pantheon+ data. This makes the reported consistency checks restatements of the fit rather than independent tests, weakening the claim that the model explains acceleration beyond the data used to constrain it.
minor comments (2)
  1. [Fitting procedure subsection] Clarify whether the gradient-descent procedure includes regularization, learning-rate scheduling, or multiple random initializations to guard against local minima; report the final loss value and parameter uncertainties explicitly.
  2. [Figures showing q(z), w(z), Om(z)] Add error bands (from the fit covariance or bootstrap) to all plotted quantities (q(z), w(z), Om(z)) so readers can assess whether the reported behaviors remain significant within uncertainties.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for the insightful comments on our manuscript. We address each major comment below and indicate the revisions we will make to strengthen the presentation of our results.

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  1. Referee: [Section introducing the parametrization scheme (likely §2–3)] The parametrization scheme (introduced to make the model tractable) is presented without derivation from the general f(R,G) field equations, without comparison to other functional forms in the literature, and without checks against theoretical requirements such as stability or absence of ghosts. All subsequent results—q(z), w(z), Om(z), energy conditions, and age—follow directly from the gradient-descent best-fit of this single choice, rendering the central claim of viability dependent on an unmotivated ansatz.

    Authors: We agree that the parametrization is chosen for tractability, as solving the general f(R,G) equations is challenging. This is a standard practice in exploring modified gravity models phenomenologically. In the revised version, we will provide additional motivation for the specific form, including why it captures the essential dynamics for late-time acceleration, and add comparisons to other f(R,G) parametrizations in the literature. We will also include a discussion on the stability of the model and absence of ghosts based on the best-fit parameters. However, a complete derivation from the general action is not feasible as it would require specifying the full functional form a priori, which defeats the purpose of the data-driven approach. Thus, we will revise the manuscript to explicitly state the phenomenological nature of the study. revision: partial

  2. Referee: [Results and diagnostics sections (likely §4–5)] The diagnostics (q(z), w(z) > −1, Om(z) indicating quintessence, energy-condition satisfaction, and age consistency) are computed from the same best-fit parameters obtained by fitting to CC+Pantheon+ data. This makes the reported consistency checks restatements of the fit rather than independent tests, weakening the claim that the model explains acceleration beyond the data used to constrain it.

    Authors: While the parameters are indeed determined from the CC and Pantheon+ datasets, the diagnostics provide valuable physical insights and cross-validations. The equation of state w(z) > -1 confirms quintessence behavior consistent with observations, the Om(z) diagnostic is a model-independent test that shows deviation from ΛCDM, and the age of the Universe is compared against independent measurements from astrophysics. The energy conditions are theoretical requirements that the model must satisfy for physical viability. In the revised manuscript, we will better distinguish between the data-constrained parameters and the derived quantities, emphasizing how these diagnostics test the model's consistency with broader cosmological principles beyond the fitting data alone. We will also discuss potential future validations with additional datasets. revision: yes

Circularity Check

2 steps flagged

Fitted parametrization yields derived cosmological indicators by construction

specific steps
  1. fitted input called prediction [Abstract]
    "To make the model tractable, we propose a parametrization scheme and determine its parameters using Gradient Descent, with constraints coming from the latest Cosmic Chronometer (CC) and Pantheon+ supernova data. Key cosmological indicators, namely the deceleration parameter q and the equation-of-state parameter w, show a clear transition from past deceleration to the present accelerated expansion."

    Parameters are optimized directly to the same datasets that encode the observed acceleration; q and w are then obtained by substituting the best-fit values into the model's Friedmann equations, so the reported transition is a restatement of the fit success rather than a prediction.

  2. fitted input called prediction [Abstract]
    "To test consistency, we also apply the Om(z) diagnostic, which distinguishes this model from the standard cosmological constant scenario and indicates a quintessence-dominated future evolution. Using the best-fit values, we estimate the age of the Universe, obtaining good agreement with independent astrophysical measurements."

    Om(z) and the age are evaluated on the identical best-fit parameter set obtained from CC+Pantheon+; any distinction from ΛCDM or age agreement is therefore a direct output of the data-constrained model, not an independent test.

full rationale

The paper proposes an ad-hoc parametrization of f(R,G) 'to make the model tractable,' fits its free parameters to CC+Pantheon+ data via gradient descent, and then computes q(z), w(z), Om(z), energy conditions, and age from the best-fit solution. These quantities are direct algebraic consequences of the fitted Hubble evolution, so the reported transition to acceleration, quintessence behavior, and consistency checks are statistically forced by the data fit rather than independent first-principles results. The age comparison offers limited external anchoring, preventing a higher score.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

1 free parameters · 2 axioms · 0 invented entities

The claim depends on the ad hoc parametrization chosen to make the model tractable and on the data fitting procedure; no independent evidence for the specific form is given beyond the fit to CC and Pantheon+ data.

free parameters (1)
  • parametrization parameters
    Determined via gradient descent optimization constrained by CC and Pantheon+ data
axioms (2)
  • domain assumption FLRW metric and standard cosmological assumptions for late-time evolution
    Invoked implicitly for studying the universe's expansion history
  • ad hoc to paper Validity and generality of the chosen parametrization for f(R,G)
    Proposed specifically to make the model tractable

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