Dynamical Systems Analysis of $f(R, L_m)$ Gravity Model
In this paper, the expanding nature of the universe within the context of $f(R, L_m)$ gravity theory, where $R$ is Ricci Scalar and $L_m$ is matter Lagrangian, is explored. By employing a specific form $f(R, L_m) = \Lambda + \frac{\alpha}{2} R + \beta L_m^n$, where $\Lambda$, $\alpha$, $\beta$, $n$ are model parameters, with the matter Lagrangian given by $L_m = -p$. We solve the field equations by considering the equation of state (EoS) parameter $\omega$, defined as $p = \omega \rho $, where $p$ represents the isotropic pressure and $\rho$ represents the energy density of the perfect fluid. We thoroughly investigate the model through phase plane analysis, actively studying the evolution of cosmological solutions using dynamical system techniques. To analyse the evolution equations, we have introduced suitable transformation of variables. The evolution of corresponding solutions is presented by curves in the phase-plane diagram. The nature of critical points are analysed and stable attractors are examined for $f(R, L_m)$ gravity cosmological model. We determine the classical stabilities of these cosmologies. We also examine the transition of early decelerating stage of the universe to present accelerating stage of the universe. We analyze the evolution of the effective equation of state parameters and statefinder diagnostics for different parameter values. We examine and analyze the nature of critical points from a cosmological perspective.