The Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation
Series: Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics;
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Product details:
- Publisher Cambridge University Press
- Date of Publication 2 January 2003
- ISBN 9780521811590
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages258 pages
- Size 255x181x21 mm
- Weight 614 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 30 b/w illus. 2 tables 0
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Short description:
A pedagogical exposition of the cosmological constant problem, emphasizing the scalar-tensor theory of gravitation.
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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.
'This book is an excellent readable introduction and up-to-date review of the subject.' Classical and Quantum Gravity
Table of Contents:
Preface; Conventions and notation; 1. Introduction; 2. The prototype Brans-Dicke model; 3. Conformal transformation; 4. Cosmology with &&&923;; 5. Models of an accelerating universe; 6. Quantum effects; Appendices; References; Index.
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