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Modifications of Einstein's Theory of Gravity at Large Distances -

Modifications of Einstein's Theory of Gravity at Large Distances

Buch | Softcover
XVI, 426 Seiten
2014 | 2015
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-10069-2 (ISBN)
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In the last few years modified gravity theories have been proposed as extensions of Einstein's theory of gravity. Their main motivation is to explain the latest cosmological and astrophysical data on dark energy and dark matter. The study of general relativity at small scales has already produced important results (cf e.g. LNP 863 Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology) while its study at large scales is challenging because recent and upcoming observational results will provide important information on the validity of these modified theories.

In this volume, various aspects of modified gravity at large scales will be discussed: high-curvature gravity theories; general scalar-tensor theories; Galileon theories and their cosmological applications; F(R) gravity theories; massive, new massive and topologically massive gravity; Chern-Simons modifications of general relativity (including holographic variants) and higher-spin gravity theories, to name but a few of the most important recent developments.

Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field and cast into the form of a multi-author textbook at postgraduate level, this volume will be of benefit to all postgraduate students and newcomers from neighboring disciplines wishing to find a comprehensive guide for their future research.

Part I: Modification of General Reletavity: General Scalar-Tensor Theories.- Part II: Massive Gravity.- Part III: Further Modifications at Large Distances.- Index.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2014
Reihe/Serie Lecture Notes in Physics
Zusatzinfo XVI, 426 p. 20 illus., 14 illus. in color.
Verlagsort Cham
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Gewicht 676 g
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Astronomie / Astrophysik
Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Theoretische Physik
Schlagworte Chern-Simons Modifications of General Relativity • F(R) Gravity Theories • Galileon Theories and Cosmological Applications • Galileon Theroies • Gravity at Large Scales • High-curvature Gravity Theories • Higher-spin Gravity • New Massive Gravity • Scalar-tensor Theories • Topologically Massive Gravity
ISBN-10 3-319-10069-6 / 3319100696
ISBN-13 978-3-319-10069-2 / 9783319100692
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