scholarly journals The most general second-order field equations of bi-scalar-tensor theory in four dimensions

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seiju Ohashi ◽  
Norihiro Tanahashi ◽  
Tsutomu Kobayashi ◽  
Masahide Yamaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Second Order ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Tensor Theory

scholarly journals Plane Symmetric Solutions of a Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation

1977 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
DRK Reddy
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Empty Space ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Plane Symmetric ◽  
Zero Mass ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation

Plane symmetric solutions of a scalar-tensor theory proposed by Dunn have been obtained. These solutions are observed to be similar to the plane symmetric solutions of the field equations corresponding to zero mass scalar fields obtained by Patel. It is found that the empty space-times of general relativity discussed by Taub and by Bera are obtained as special cases.

scholarly journals Non-Riemannian description of Robinson–Trautman spacetimes in Brans–Dicke theory of gravity

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (04) ◽  
pp. 1950070
Author(s):  
Muzaffer Adak ◽  
Tekin Dereli ◽  
Yorgo Şenikoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Differential Forms ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Exterior Differential ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation ◽  
Theory Of Gravity ◽  
Future Reference

The variational field equations of Brans–Dicke scalar-tensor theory of gravitation are given in a non-Riemannian setting in the language of exterior differential forms over four-dimensional spacetimes. A conformally rescaled Robinson–Trautman metric together with the Brans–Dicke scalar field are used to characterize algebraically special Robinson–Trautman spacetimes. All the relevant tensors are worked out in a complex null basis and given explicitly in an appendix for future reference. Some special families of solutions are also given and discussed.

Is Spacetime Non-metric?

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark D. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Higher Dimensions ◽  
Christoffel Symbol ◽  
Einstein Frame ◽  
Jordan Frame ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Extra Information ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Palatini Variation

If one assumes higher dimensions and that dimensional reduction from higher dimensions produces scalar-tensor theory and also that Palatini variation is the correct method of varying scalar-tensor theory then spacetime is nonmetric. Palatini variation of Jordan frame lagrangians gives an equation relating the dilaton to the object of non-metricity and hence the existence of the dilaton implies that the spacetime connection is more general than that given soley by the Christoffel symbol of general relativity. Transferring from Jordan to Einstein frame, which connection, lagrangian, field equations and stress conservation equations occur are discussed: it is found that the Jordan frame has more information, this can be expressed in several ways, the simplest is that the extra information corresponds to the function multiplying the Ricci scalar in the action. The Einstein frame has the advantages that stress conservation implies no currents and that the field equations are easier to work with. This is illustrated by application to Robertson-Walker spacetime.

scholarly journals HIGHER DIMENSIONAL SZEKERES' SPACE–TIME IN BRANS–DICKE SCALAR TENSOR THEORY

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (06) ◽  
pp. 1073-1083
Author(s):  
ASIT BANERJEE ◽  
UJJAL DEBNATH ◽  
SUBENOY CHAKRABORTY
Keyword(s):  
Turning Point ◽  
Coupling Parameter ◽  
Big Bang ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Higher Dimensional ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation ◽  
The Big Bang

The generalized Szekeres family of solution for quasi-spherical space–time of higher dimensions are obtained in the scalar tensor theory of gravitation. Brans–Dicke field equations expressed in Dicke's revised units are exhaustively solved for all the subfamilies of the said family. A particular group of solutions may also be interpreted as due to the presence of the so-called C-field of Hoyle and Narlikar and for a chosen sign of the coupling parameter. The models show either expansion from a big bang type of singularity or a collapse with the turning point at a lower bound. There is one particular case which starts from the big bang, reaches a maximum and collapses with the in course of time to a crunch.

A NOETHER SYMMETRY STUDY IN SCALAR-TENSOR THEORY

1998 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 4163-4171 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. MODAK ◽  
S. KAMILYA ◽  
S. BISWAS
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Functional Form ◽  
Noether Symmetry ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Exponential Expansion ◽  
General Scalar ◽  
Spatially Homogeneous ◽  
The Universe

In this work we study a general scalar-tensor theory in which the coupling and potential functions are determined from Noether symmetry arguments. We also obtain exact solutions of the field equations and found that the universe asymptotically follows an exponential expansion having no graceful exit. The study of the functional form of ω(φ) reveals that the theory asymptotically becomes an attractor of general relativity. We restrict ourselves to spatially homogeneous, isotropic flat universe.

scholarly journals Bianchi type-VI0 modified holographic Ricci dark energy model in a scalar–tensor theory

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vijaya Santhi ◽  
V.U.M. Rao ◽  
Y. Aditya
Keyword(s):  
Dark Energy ◽  
Bianchi Type ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Ricci Dark Energy ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Expansion Scalar ◽  
Shear Scalar ◽  
Average Scale Factor ◽  
Good Agreement

In this paper, we consider Bianchi type-VI0 space–time filled with anisotropic modified holographic Ricci dark energy in a scalar–tensor theory proposed by Brans–Dicke (Phys. Rev. 124, 925 (1961)). The field equations in this scalar–tensor theory, have been solved for the following physically relevant assumptions: (i) the scalar field ([Formula: see text]) is proportional to average scale factor (a(t)), (ii) expansion scalar (θ) in the model is proportional to shear scalar (σ). It has been observed that the presented universe is in an accelerating phase at the present epoch, which is in good agreement with the recent astronomical observations. We have also discussed some other properties of the obtained model.

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