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Geometrical tests of cosmological models. I. Probing dark energy using the kinematics of high-redshift galaxies

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We suggest to use the observationally measured and theoretically justified correlation between size and rotational velocity of galactic discs as a viable method to select a set of high redshift standard rods which may be used to explore the dark energy content of the universe via the classical angular-diameter test. Here we explore a new strategy for an optimal implementation of this test. We propose to use the rotation speed of high redshift galaxies as a standard size indicator and show how high resolution multi-object spectroscopy and ACS/HST high quality spatial images, may be combined to measure the amplitude of the dark energy density parameter, or to constrain the cosmic equation of state parameter for a smooth dark energy component. We evaluate how systematics may affect the proposed tests, and find that a linear standard rod evolution, causing galaxy dimensions to be up to 30% smaller at z=1.5, can be uniquely diagnosed, and will minimally bias the confidence level contours in the [Omega_Q, w] plane. Finally, we show how to derive, without a priori knowing the specific functional form of disc evolution, a cosmology-evolution diagram with which it is possible to establish a mapping between different cosmological models and the amount of galaxy disc/luminosity evolution expected at a given redshift.

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hal-00187141 , version 1 (13-11-2007)

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Christian Marinoni, A. Saintonge, R. Giovanelli, M. P. Haynes, K. L. Masters, et al.. Geometrical tests of cosmological models. I. Probing dark energy using the kinematics of high-redshift galaxies. Astronomy and Astrophysics - A&A, 2008, 47857, pp.69. ⟨hal-00187141⟩
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