The Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation

ISBN-13: 9780521811590 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 258 str.

Yasunori Fujii; Kei-Ichi Maeda

Opis

The scalar-tensor theory of gravitation moved into the limelight in recent years due to developments in string theory, M-theory and "brane world" constructions. This book introduces the subject at a level suitable for both graduate students and researchers. It explores scalar fields, placing them in context with a discussion of Brans-Dicke theory, covering the cosmological constant problem, higher dimensional space-time, branes and conformal transformations.

Recenzje

'… a clear and concise introduction to the theoretical ideas and developments …' Zentralblatt MATH

Spis treści

Preface; Conventions and notation; 1. Introduction; 2. The prototype Brans-Dicke model; 3. Conformal transformation; 4. Cosmology with Λ; 5. Models of an accelerating universe; 6. Quantum effects; Appendices; References; Index.