Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xv, 240 pages)
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digital, PDF file(s)
ISBN:
9780511535093
Series Statement:
Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics
Content:
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
Content:
Prototype Brans-Dicke model -- Conformal transformation -- Cosmology with lambda -- Models of an accelerating universe -- Quantum effects
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521811590
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521037525
Additional Edition:
Print version ISBN 9780521811590
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1017/CBO9780511535093
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