The Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation

Yasunori Fujii, Kei-ichi Maeda

240 pages, parution le 05/02/2003

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Résumé

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 emphasise 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.

Contents

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Prototype Brans-Dicke model
3. Conformal transformation
4. Cosmology with lambda
5. Models of an accelerating universe
6. Quantum effects
Appendices.

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Yasunori Fujii, Kei-ichi Maeda
Parution	05/02/2003
Nb. de pages	240
Format	18 x 25,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	620g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521811590
ISBN13	978-0-521-81159-0