Dilatonic Scalar Field: A Dynamical System Analysis

The work deals with homogeneous and isotropic, flat FRW model of the universe which is filled up with non-interacting dark matter and dark energy to compatible with recent observational evidences. By choosing the dark energy in the form of a dilatonic scalar field, the evolution equations are reduced to an autonomous system. A phase space analysis is done around the critical points and stability criteria is examined. Finally, cosmological implications of the nature of the critical points are discussed.