The scalar-tensor theory of gravitation:

The scalar-tensor theory of gravitation is one of the most popular alternatives to Einstein's theory of gravitation. This book provides a clear and concise introduction to the theoretical ideas and developments, exploring scalar fields and placing them in context with a discussion of Brans-Dick...

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Main Author: Fujii, Yasunori (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2003
Series:Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics
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Summary:The scalar-tensor theory of gravitation is one of the most popular alternatives to Einstein's theory of gravitation. This book provides a clear and concise introduction to the theoretical ideas and developments, exploring scalar fields and placing them in context with a discussion of Brans-Dicke theory. Topics covered include the cosmological constant problem, time variability of coupling constants, higher dimensional space-time, branes and conformal transformations. The authors emphasize the physical applications of the scalar-tensor theory and thus provide a pedagogical overview of the subject, keeping more mathematically detailed sections for the appendices. This book is suitable for graduate courses in cosmology, gravitation and relativity. It will also provide a valuable reference for researchers
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Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 240 pages)
ISBN:9780511535093
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511535093

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