The Scalar–Tensor Theory of Gravitation: Cosmology with Λ
The Scalar–Tensor Theory of Gravitation: Cosmology with Λ
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DOI：
10.1017/cbo9780511535093.006
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2003-10
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Y. Fujii;K. Maeda
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作者：
Y. Fujii;K. Maeda
标量张量引力理论是爱因斯坦引力理论最受欢迎的替代理论之一。这本书提供了一个清晰而简洁的介绍，理论思想和发展，探索标量场，并把它们与讨论的布兰斯-迪克理论的上下文。涵盖的主题包括宇宙学常数问题，耦合常数的时间变异性，高维时空，膜和保角变换。作者强调标量张量理论的物理应用，因此提供了该主题的教学概述，在附录中保留了更详细的数学部分。这本书适用于宇宙学、万有引力和相对论的研究生课程。这也将为研究者提供有价值的参考。
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.