The scalar-tensor theory of gravitation
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The scalar-tensor theory of gravitation
（Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics）
Cambridge University Press, 2003
- : hardback
- : pbk.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-236) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Conventions and notation
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The prototype Brans-Dicke model
- 3. Conformal transformation
- 4. Cosmology with
- 5. Models of an accelerating universe
- 6. Quantum effects
- Appendices
- References
- Index.
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