Non-geodesic motion and Raychaudhuri dynamics in f(G) gravity with imperfect fluid coupling
摘要
We study the non-geodesic motion of massive particles and the evolution of kinematical quantities within the framework of f(G) modified gravity non-minimally coupled to an imperfect fluid. An explicit coupling between the matter Lagrangian and an arbitrary function of the Gauss–Bonnet invariant G gives rise to an extra force that is orthogonal to the fluid four-velocity. Starting from a variational principle, we derive the modified field equations and obtain the explicit form of this force from the divergence of the energy–momentum tensor. We then establish a generalized Raychaudhuri equation that includes the effects of bulk and shear viscosities, heat flux, and the non-minimal coupling. This formulation extends previous analyses in f(R) gravity with perfect fluids and uncovers new dynamical features induced by geometry–matter interactions. The physical implications are discussed in relation to non-geodesic flows, cosmic evolution, and possible observational consequences in gravitational physics.